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Type Surname (from location)
Pronounced Pron. BEW-reh  [key]
Other Forms FormsBureus (Latinized)

Meaning & History

This was the name of an influential family in 16th century Sweden. The name originated from the village Bure (now known as Bureå) in Skellefteå parish in Northern Sweden. The village got its name from the nearby Bure River (Swedish: Bure älv, Bureälven) whose name was derived from the Swedish dialectal word burra "buzz, rumble".
Added 12/5/2014 by Beautiful Victory
Edited 4/30/2017 by Beautiful Victory