Burgh

English

Etymology

From the Anglo-Norman word burgh.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈbʌɹə/, /ˈbʌɹoʊ/, /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/, /ˈbɜː(ɹ)/

Proper noun

Burgh

A topographical surname from Anglo-Norman for someone who lived in a fortified place.

Alternative forms

de Burgh, Burke, Bourke, Bourg, de Bourg, Burgo, de Burgo (English surname)
de Búrca, Burke, Bourke (Irish surname)

Related terms

Dutch

Etymology

Named after Burgh, currently part of Burgh-Haamstede.

Pronunciation

Hyphenation: Burgh

Proper noun

Burgh n

A former village and former municipality of Zeeland, Netherlands.

Derived terms

Burghsluis

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