BURNIE
Burnie
Burnie is a surname of Scottish origin that can also be found in other parts of the British Isles. The name is believed to have originated from several possible sources, including the Old English personal name "Beorn," meaning "warrior," and the Scottish Gaelic word "broine" which means "sorrow."
History
The Burnie surname has ancient roots, with records dating back to medieval times in Scotland and England. The name is predominantly found in the north of England, particularly in the historical counties of Cumberland and Westmorland. Over the centuries, bearers of the Burnie surname have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and the world through migration and emigration.
Notable People
1. Sandy Burnie
- A fictional character in the popular British TV series "Downton Abbey."
2. Dr. Alison Burnie
- A respected British historian known for her research on medieval Scottish clans.
Variants
Variants of the Burnie surname include Bernie, Burney, and Bourne. These variations can be attributed to different spellings and regional accents over time.
Legacy
The Burnie surname carries with it a sense of Scottish and English heritage, with roots that stretch back through the annals of British history. Today, individuals bearing the Burnie surname can be found across the UK and beyond, maintaining a connection to their ancestral past.
There are approximately 399 people named Burnie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Burnie.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- David
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Agnes
- Carolyn
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Gemma
- June
- Laura
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Melissa
- Rachel
- Sheila
- Shona
Similar and related surnames
- Barni
- Barney
- Barne
- Barn
- Barnea
- Barnie
- Barnis
- Brunie
- Bairne
- Baurn
- Bearne
- Bearney
- Beirne
- Berne
- Berney
- Berni
- Bernia
- Bernie
- Bernis
- Bierney
- Birne
- Birney
- Birnie
- Birnney
- Boarne
- Borne
- Borney
- Bornia
- Bornis
- Bourn
- Bourne
- Bourney
- Burani
- Burin
- Burini
- Burn
- Burna
- Burne
- Burnes
- Burney
- Burnidge
- Burniels
- Burnige
- Burnim
- Burnip
- Burnis
- Burnit
- Burnn
- Burno
- Burny
- Buroine
- Buroni
- Barene
- Barny
- Bern
- Berny
- Biernis
- Birn
- Birnny
- Borgne
- Borgnis
- Born
- Bornea
- Borny
- Bournes
- Burbie
- Burnea
- Burneas
- Burnier
- Burnipp
- Burniss
- Burnitt
- Burns
- Burnse
- Burrin
- Barone
- Birrane
- Brain
- Braine
- Bran
- Brown
- Bruno
- Byron
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.