Burrage

Burrage is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational or topographical in nature. The name is thought to have originated from the Old English word "burh-ærge," which means "fortified dwelling" or "hill slope" and might have been used to describe someone who lived by or near such a place.

The Burrage surname has been mainly concentrated in the eastern counties of England, particularly in Suffolk and Norfolk. Records indicate that the name has ancient roots in these areas, dating back to the early medieval period.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Burrage include George W. Burrage (1860–1929), an English writer and historian known for his works on the history of Eastern England, and Edwin C. Burrage (1848–1932), a British-born American Baptist minister and church historian.

The Burrage surname has also been found among early settlers in the United States, particularly in New England, where descendants of English immigrants bearing this name have established families and communities.

Overall, the Burrage surname holds significant historical and genealogical value, providing insight into the English origins and migrations of families associated with this distinctive name.

There are approximately 1,135 people named Burrage in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,690th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Burrage.

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

  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Deborah
  • Emma
  • Fiona
  • Jean
  • Jennifer
  • Jessica
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Kathleen
  • Linda
  • Louise
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Susan

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