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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English

Meaning & History

From a Middle English nickname meaning "bright, fair, pretty", from Old English beorht "bright, shining".
Added 3/25/2016 by anonymous
Edited 4/30/2025 by DoingNothing247

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English

Meaning & History

Derived from a short form of Old English names starting with the element beorht "bright".
Added 4/30/2025 by DoingNothing247
Edited 5/1/2025 by Jenkowelten