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Burd - Burkhead

Most Comon Surname in this Range: Burke

Burke is a surname with primarily English and Irish roots. The name stems from an Old English word that means "fortification" or "fortified manor" and was originally used as a habitational name that referred to owners of fortresses. The Irish may have also used this surname to refer to people who lived in Burgh in Suffolk. The name boasts many spelling variations, and the earliest record of this particular spelling dates back to the 18th century in England.

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