BURNIP
Burnip
Burnip is a surname of British origin that is primarily found in the counties of Durham and Northumberland in the North East of England. The name is believed to have originated as a metonymic occupational name for a corn merchant or someone involved in marketing grain.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Burnip dates back to the 13th century in Northumberland, specifically in the town of Alnwick. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, but it remains most prevalent in its original areas.
The etymology of the surname Burnip is rooted in the Old English words "bærnan," meaning "to burn," and "ēa," meaning "water" or "river." This suggests a connection to a person who lived near a river with a reputation for burning natural fuels or charcoal.
Today, individuals carrying the surname Burnip can be found throughout the United Kingdom and even in other parts of the world due to migration and emigration patterns. The name may have undergone variations in spelling over time, but its historical significance and regional prominence endure in British genealogy.
There are approximately 632 people named Burnip in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Burnip.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Grahame
- James
- John
- Ken
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Roger
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Susan
- Victoria