Burr is used as a family name or surname in England. It is 4 characters long in length.

Family Name / Last Name: Burr
No. of characters: 4
Origin: England
Meaning:

Said to be of Dutch extraction.

Burr is the variant of Bower. BorrerA Scotticism for Bowyer. Also a room in a feudal mansion. See under - This name appears in Sussex from the XV. century under the forms of Bourer, Boorer, Borer and Borrer, the extra 'R' being a somewhat recent addition. These, together with the Atte-Bore, Atte Bowre, de la Bore, Boreman, and other modifications, are probably derivable from the Anglo-Saxon búr, a bower, inner room, or bed-chamber. Every baronial residence had its 'Ladye's Bower,' and the original Atte Bore, or De la Bore, (subsequently modified to Borer,) was probably the cham berlain of a great feudal household. This supposition is strongly supported by the Anglo-Saxon name for chamberlain, which is 'bur-thegn' bower-thane—one who admitted to the private apartments and councils of the lord.

Burr is form of the Boar. Though not a common surname itself, this is one which forms the centre of a considerable group of family names, of which the principal are Wildbore, Hogg, Wetherhoyg, Clevehogg Pigg, Purcell, Gryceand Grisell. Porcus occurs temp. King John. Hoggett and Hoggins, as well as Piggins, may be diminutives. Hogsflesh is clearly connected, but Gammon and Bacon belong to other classes. These names correspond with the Aper, Suillus, Scrofa, Porcius, and Verres of the Romans.

When in Anglo-Saxon times wild boars ranged thr primeval forests of our island, many localities were designated from them, and in Domesday Book a very considerable portion of the property on most mnanors consisted of woods which supported an estimated number of hogs, and the swineherd's duty was even more important than that of the shepherd. The principal prefixes of local surnames from this sources are-
1. EVER, as in Everton, Everley, Evers, Ebers. Anglo-Saxon eofer, a wild boar
2. Bar, as in Barwood, Barham, Barlow, though in some instances the Bear may have a better claim, for bar is the Anglo-Saxon for ursus, as bár, for aper. In the rude Zoology of our ancestors such a slight distinction as a simple accent gave would be sufficient for discrimination between two savage denizens of the woods.
3. Swin, as in Swindale, Swinton, Swinburne. Anglo-Saxon suin.
4. Sow, as in Sowolon, Sowerby, Sowton.
5. Pig, as in Pigeon, Pighills.
6. Hog, as in logben, logwood, though the Teutonic hog (high) may assert in these instances an equal claim.

Burr is form of Boer. The boor.

Burr is the form of the Boer. One who tilled the land, a farmer.

The surname Burr is a variant form of Bauer. One who tilled the land, a farmer.

The variant of Bohrer. Dweller in, or near, the pine woods.

Burr is a variant of Bowers. Dweller in a cottage or chamber; one who came from Bower meaning "house," in Peeblesshire; one who built houses; one who made and sold bows.

One who came from, or worked at the fortress.

A variant of Bauer. Peasant, farmer.

The surname Burr is form of Bauer. German, Boor, husbandman.

Lastname is variant of the Bowers. See Bower - BorrerA Scotticism for Bowyer. Also a room in a feudal mansion. See under - This name appears in Sussex from the XV. century under the forms of Bourer, Boorer, Borer and Borrer, the extra 'R' being a somewhat recent addition. These, together with the Atte-Bore, Atte Bowre, de la Bore, Boreman, and other modifications, are probably derivable from the Anglo-Saxon búr, a bower, inner room, or bed-chamber. Every baronial residence had its 'Ladye's Bower,' and the original Atte Bore, or De la Bore, (subsequently modified to Borer,) was probably the cham berlain of a great feudal household. This supposition is strongly supported by the Anglo-Saxon name for chamberlain, which is 'bur-thegn' bower-thane—one who admitted to the private apartments and councils of the lord.

How popular is Burr?

Burr is common in United States, England, Australia, Germany, Canada, New Zealand, Scotland, France, Samoa, Wales.

Burr is ranked 17119 on our list.

Despite the fact that the number of Burr bearers increased by 5.82 per cent in 2010 US census to 15703 since 2000, the surname slipped by 70 spots and ranked at 2323. The last name was found in around 5 per hundred thousand population. Please refer to following table for race and ethnicity.

Race 2010 2000
White 86.1 88.1
Black 7.54 7.2
Hispanic or Latino 2.52 1.43
Others 1.88 1.61
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.41 1.17
Asian and Native Hawaiian
& Other Pacific Islander		 0.55 0.49
Burr is quite popular family name mostly used in United States however Samoa is ahead in terms of density. Around 32418 people have been found who wears Burr as their family name. Burr is used widely across the globe. More detailed information can be found below:
RankCountryCount
Countries with ten thousands of Burr:
2,141 United States21,394
Countries with thousands of Burr:
1,938 England4,248
2,239 Australia1,703
7,606 Germany1,367
3,921 Canada1,228
Countries with hundreds of Burr:
1,444 New Zealand539
1,477 Scotland496
22,009 France465
373 Samoa162
2,705 Wales119
Countries with low frequency i.e., 50 - 100:
6,658 Chile83
6,481 Dominican Republic62
61,925 South Africa54
22,106 Papua New Guinea51
Countries with very low frequency i.e., 10 - 50:
16,410 Switzerland45
23,538 Mexico39
20,323 United Arab Emirates30
346,896 India29
2,334 Costa Rica28
174,290 Brazil28
301,565 Thailand22
20,394 Denmark21
11,611 Singapore21
58,585 Spain19
63,634 Netherlands18
122,961 Argentina15
68,998 Zimbabwe13
95,442 Malaysia12
Countries with very very low frequency i.e., 6 - 10:
9,958 Northern Ireland9
84,222 Pakistan7
493,300 Russia6
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Immigrants to US

From Ireland

Mary Burr was 26 years old when she migrated to USA during Irish famine on April 2, 1849. She lived in Ireland where she worked as immigrant and took Emperor from Liverpool. 28 years old William Burr, Farmer Arthur Burr, Sarah-Jane Burr, Workwoman Catharine Burr, Ann Burr, aged 4, Born at sea Anastasia Burr, Pat Burr, aged 26, Mick Burr, aged 25, and 6 other Burr around 54.55% of whom were workman while others worked as carpenter migrated to US from Londonderry, Belfast, Liverpool and Waterford.

From Germany

Theodore Burr worked as farmer and hailed from France. 23 years old embarked for USA from Havre on Admiral and arrived on November 14, 1850. 25 years old Cathrine Burr, Farmer Gottlieb Burr, 32 years old Ludw. Burr, Friderike Burr (32) Farmer, Johann Burr, aged 30, Minna Burr, aged 6, Frdr. Burr, aged 20, Catherine Burr, aged 23, and 105 other Burr around 47.54% of whom were farmer while others worked as laborer and servant, daughter, merchant, cultivator, spinner migrated to US from Havre, Antwerp, Bremen and Hamburg.

Burr Namesakes

  • Chandler Burr, American journalist, author, and museum curator
  • William Hubert Burr, American civil engineer, born at Watertown
  • Amelia Josephine Burr, American poet
  • George Lincoln Burr, U.S. historian, diplomat, author, and educator
  • Theodore Burr, inventor from Torrington, Connecticut
  • Don Burr, former airline executive and the founder and former CEO of now-defunct PEOPLExpress Airlines
  • Ronald T. Burr, American Internet and media entrepreneur, based
  • Seymour Burr, African-American slave in the Connecticut Colony
  • Tom Burr, American conceptual artist, based in New York City
  • Aaron Burr, Aaron Burr Jr
  • Raymond Burr, Canadian American actor
  • Richard Burr, American businessman and politician
  • Clive Burr, English drummer
  • Bill Burr, American stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, writer, musician
  • Shawn Burr, professional ice hockey left winger
  • Esther Edwards Burr, mother of U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr, Jr
  • Harold Saxton Burr, was E. K. Hunt Professor of Anatomy at Yale University School of Medicine and researcher into bio-electrics
  • Henry Burr, Canadian singer, radio performer and producer
  • Ephraim Willard Burr, businessman
  • Ty Burr, American film critic, columnist
  • Conrad Burr, former NASCAR driver
  • Frederick Burr, English cricketer
  • Wally Burr, American voice actor and director
  • Lonnie Burr, American actor, dancer/choreographer, singer
  • Jeff Burr, American film director, writer, and producer best
  • Albert G. Burr, United States Representative in Congress
  • Gary Burr, American musician, songwriter, and record producer
  • George Elbert Burr, American printmaker and painter best

Burr Namesakes

  • Chandler Burr, American journalist, author, and museum curator
  • William Hubert Burr, American civil engineer, born at Watertown
  • Amelia Josephine Burr, American poet
  • George Lincoln Burr, U.S. historian, diplomat, author, and educator
  • Theodore Burr, inventor from Torrington, Connecticut
  • Don Burr, former airline executive and the founder and former CEO of now-defunct PEOPLExpress Airlines
  • Ronald T. Burr, American Internet and media entrepreneur, based
  • Seymour Burr, African-American slave in the Connecticut Colony
  • Tom Burr, American conceptual artist, based in New York City
  • Aaron Burr, Aaron Burr Jr
  • Raymond Burr, Canadian American actor
  • Richard Burr, American businessman and politician
  • Clive Burr, English drummer
  • Bill Burr, American stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, writer, musician
  • Shawn Burr, professional ice hockey left winger
  • Esther Edwards Burr, mother of U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr, Jr
  • Harold Saxton Burr, was E. K. Hunt Professor of Anatomy at Yale University School of Medicine and researcher into bio-electrics
  • Henry Burr, Canadian singer, radio performer and producer
  • Ephraim Willard Burr, businessman
  • Ty Burr, American film critic, columnist
  • Conrad Burr, former NASCAR driver
  • Frederick Burr, English cricketer
  • Wally Burr, American voice actor and director
  • Lonnie Burr, American actor, dancer/choreographer, singer
  • Jeff Burr, American film director, writer, and producer best
  • Albert G. Burr, United States Representative in Congress
  • Gary Burr, American musician, songwriter, and record producer
  • George Elbert Burr, American printmaker and painter best

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