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Bur

Bur is a variant of Burne. One English interpretation is “resembling a bear; from the brook; the brown-haired one.”

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Meaning & origin

What it means

Bur is a variant of Burne. One English interpretation is “resembling a bear; from the brook; the brown-haired one.”

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Where it comes from

Bur is a variant of Burne. An origin associated with Burne is English.

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How it developed

In English usage, Bur as a surname may have developed from GERMANIC. This connection is qualified rather than certain.

Bur’s family of names

In English usage, Bur as a surname may have developed from GERMANIC. This connection is qualified rather than certain. Bur has a related form in Burne. In German usage, Bur as a surname has a related form in BAUER.

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BurBauerBurneGermanicBúr

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Around the world

Bur has relatives in 3 languages.

3 related names in 3 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.

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Nicknames & forms 2

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Across languages 2

Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.

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