BURNEY

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Burney

Burney is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Beorn", meaning "warrior" or "bear", combined with the suffix "-ey", which denotes "island" or "place of". The surname Burney is primarily found in the south of England, particularly in the counties of Surrey and Kent.

Notable Individuals:

Frances Burney (1752–1840) - A renowned English novelist, diarist, and playwright, known for her works such as "Evelina" and "Cecilia".
Charles Burney (1726–1814) - An eminent English music historian and composer, remembered for his extensive writings on music history in works like "A General History of Music".
Fanny Burney (1775–1846) - Daughter of Charles Burney and acclaimed novelist, notable for her novels "Camilla" and "The Wanderer".

The Burney surname continues to be passed down through generations, embodying a rich legacy of literary and musical achievements in British history.

There are approximately 976 people named Burney in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,512th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Burney.

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

Daniel
Daren
David
James
John
Matthew
Michael
Paul
Philip
Stephen
Steven
Thomas
William

Female

Claire
Elizabeth
Emma
Jane
Joan
Lucy
Mary
Michelle
Patricia
Paula
Rebecca
Sarah
Sharon
Sheila
Susan

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