Burgess - Last Names

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Burgess

/ˈbɜːrɡəs/

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Moderate

Meaning

Borough officer or freeman of a town

Represents civic responsibility, social standing, and community governance within a medieval urban setting.

Symbolism

Embodies authority, trustworthiness, and the role of a guardian or representative within a structured society.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'burgeis' and Late Latin 'burgensis', meaning 'inhabitant of a borough'. Originally denoted a freeman or official of a medieval town, especially one involved in local government.

Style & Origin

traditional
professional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Burgess emerged as a medieval occupational surname. It is historically associated

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