Surname

Burkhead

Burkhead is a surname from German.

Original GermanBurkhart

Meaning & origin

Where it comes from

Burkhead comes from German.

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How it developed

In English usage, Burkhead as a surname developed from Burkhart.

Burkhead’s family of names

In English usage, Burkhead as a surname developed from the German form Burkhart. In English usage, Burkhead as a surname has a related form in Birkett. In English usage, Burkhead as a surname has a related form in Burkhart.

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Nicknames & forms 2

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