Burris Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Burris Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Burris family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 8
Nailor 4
Shoe Maker 4
Miner 3
Gardener 3
Male Servant 2
Cotton Piecer 2
Female Servant 2
Tailor 1
Farmer 1
Coal Miner 1
Hawker 1
Blacksmith 1
Coach Smith Apprentice 1
Wheelwright 1
Labourer 1
Lighterman 1
Match Maker 1
Shepperd 1
Army 1
Woollen Printer 1

Burris Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Briers 33% 4,128
2 Barrs 67% 3,840
3 Barras 67% 2,330
4 Briars 33% 1,712
5 Burrous 71% 1,512
6 Brears 33% 1,478
7 Burris 100% 1,369
8 Berris 83% 998
9 Barres 67% 853
10 Burras 83% 627
11 Barris 83% 575
12 Burrs 83% 517
13 Barries 71% 509
14 Borris 83% 483
15 Borras 67% 251
16 Beris 67% 186
17 Burrus 83% 142
18 Burres 83% 131
19 Burriss 86% 131
20 Barros 67% 112
21 Bearis 67% 109

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The surname Burris is the 7th most popular variant of Briers.

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