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Burkheimer - Bursley

Most Comon Surname in this Range: Burns

This medieval surname originally hails from England, but has roots in the Scottish tradition as well. The name comes from Middle English terms meaning "burn," "stream" and "house." The name was one of the more common locational names used to identify where individuals were from when they began to travel around, looking for employment. In Scotland, the name referred to people living in Burnhouse, and in England, Burns was used to identify those who lived near a stream.

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