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Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname BURNESS

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Definition: This geographical surname comes from the Middle English "burn," meaning 'stream or creek,' usually referring to to someone who lived close to a river or stream. See also, related surname BURNS.

Surname Origin: Scottish

Alternate Surname Spellings: BURNES, BURNACE, BURNASS, BURNASSE, BURNESSE

More Resources for the Surname BURNESS :

BURNESS Genealogy
Read more on the origin of the Burness surname and its variations on this site devoted to the study of the surname BURNESS.

BURNS Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of BURNS and BURNESS ancestors around the world.

FamilySearch - BURNESS Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the BURNESS surname.

BURNESS Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Burness surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - BURNESS Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Burness surname.

Cousin Connect - BURNESS Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname BURNESS, and sign up for free notification when new Burness queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - BURNESS Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name BURNESS.

MyCinnamonToast.com - BURNESS Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the BURNESS surname.

References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

 

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