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Name Burr
Type Surname (from nickname & from location)
Usage English, Scottish, German
Pronounced Pron. BUR(English)
Other Forms FormsBur, Burre, Burrer, Burri, Buri, Bower, Bowyer, Bowar, Bowerman, Bowers, Borr, Borre, Bour, Burry, Bury, Bure, Buhr, Bauer, Bauers, Buer, Baer, Bahr, Boer, Baehr, Boers
Edit Status Statusnot set

Meaning & History

Nickname for a person who is difficult to shake off, derived from Middle English burr meaning "bur" (a seedhead that sticks to clothing). It could also be a derivation from Old English bur meaning "small dwelling, building", or a German topographic name derived from burre meaning "mound, hill". Famous bearers include Canadian actor Raymond Burr (1917-1993) and American comedian and actor Bill Burr (1968-). Another notable bearer was the American politician, lawyer and Vice President Aaron Burr (1756-1836), who killed the revolutionary, statesman and founding father Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804.
Added 11/5/2021 by General9696