Burdett - Last Names

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Burdett

/ˈbɜrdət/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the Old French 'burgeor' meaning 'borough dweller' or 'citizen'

Represents civic identity and social standing, often linked to townsmen or those of local prominence in feudal society.

Symbolism

Embodies heritage, lineage, and historical continuity; symbolizes connection to community and ancestral status.

Etymology: Derived from the Anglo-Norman French 'le Burdet', a nickname for a well-dressed or ostentatious person, possibly from 'burgeis' (townsman); later became a hereditary surname in England.

Style & Origin

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english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Burdett is a surname rooted in medieval England and historically associated with

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