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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. Burr-knee  [key]
Other Forms FormsBurney

Meaning & History

Scottish: habitational name from a place in Morayshire, recorded in the 13th century as Brennach, probably from Gaelic braonach 'damp place'.
Added 6/16/2016 by anonymous