Burland

Burland is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the county of Cheshire in the North West of England. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the village of Burland in Cheshire, known for its agricultural heritage and picturesque countryside.

The surname Burland is thought to have originated from Old English, with "burh" meaning a fort or settlement, and "land" referring to land or territory. Therefore, Burland likely signifies someone who resided near or worked on land by a fort or settlement.

The earliest records of the Burland surname date back to medieval times in the Cheshire region, indicating a long-standing presence of families bearing this name in the area. Over the centuries, the Burland name has spread beyond Cheshire to other parts of England and the world, carried by individuals and families who have emigrated.

Notable individuals bearing the Burland surname have made their mark in various fields, including academia, the arts, business, and public service. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the tapestry of British surnames and history.

Today, individuals with the surname Burland can be found across the United Kingdom and in various countries, maintaining connections to their ancestral roots in Cheshire while forging new paths and identities in the modern world.

There are approximately 520 people named Burland in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Burland.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • Elwyn
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Catherine
  • Deborah
  • Gillian
  • Helen
  • Janet
  • Joanne
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tracy

Similar and related surnames

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