Type Surname (from location)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɜɹnz/(American English) /ˈbɜːnz/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Derived from Old English burna "stream, spring". A famous bearer was the Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796).

Related Names

Rootburna
VariantBourne(English)
Same SpellingBurns 2

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Entry updated December 1, 2024