Burgess Name Meaning & Origin
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The surname 'Burgess' originates from Old French 'burgeis', meaning 'borough' or 'townsman'. It was used as an occupational name for a town official or a burgess, and became a hereditary surname in England, later spreading to other English-speaking countries.
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American (Western) 60% -
British (Western) 30% -
Canadian (Western) 10%
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Name Details
- Last Name: Burgess
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Burgess Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.