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Burnham

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɜɹ.nəm/(American English)
/ˈbɜː.nəm/(British English)
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Meaning & History

From the name of various towns in England, typically derived from Old English burna "stream, spring" and ham "home, settlement".

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RootBurnham (place name)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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