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Where did the English Burch family come from? What is the English Burch family crest and coat of arms? When did the Burch family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Burch family history?

The ancestors of the Burch surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in an area close to a birch tree which is derived from the Old English word Birce, which literally means birch. The family gave their name to the village of Birch in Lancashire.

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Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Burch include Birch, Birche, Burch, Berch and others.

First found in Lancashire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burch research. Another 220 words(16 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Burch History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Burch Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the Burch family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 120 words(9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

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A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Burch Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Willm Burch, aged 19, arrived in Virginia in 1635
  • Jon Burch, who landed in Virginia in 1637
  • Thomas Burch, who arrived in Maryland in 1665
  • William Burch, who landed in Maryland in 1674

Burch Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Richard Burch, who landed in Virginia in 1716
  • Carl Lud Burch, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1794
  • Washington Burch, who arrived in Mississippi in 1799

Burch Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Gustavus Burch, aged 24, arrived in Pennsylvania in 1804
  • James Burch, aged 20, arrived in Key West, Fla in 1846
  • M S Burch, who arrived in San Francisco, Cal in 1851
  • Matthew Burch, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1872

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  • William Burch (1900-1950), American professional ice hockey forward
  • Robert L Burch Jr., American politician
  • John Chilton Burch, American politician, U.S. Congressman, Secretary of the United States Senate (1879-1881)
  • Edward Burch (b. 1968), American musician and journalist
  • Dean Burch, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from October 31, 1969 to March 8, 1974
  • Jackie Burch, Casting Director
  • James Doug Burch, Art Department
  • Noël Burch (b. 1932), French film critic
  • Samuel Edward Burch (1889-1974), Canadian politician, member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba


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  • History of the Burch Family of Kentucky by Frank Eugene Toon.
  • Record of the Ancestors and Descendants of Nathan Burch (1781-1858) and Damaris Babcock (1783-1869) of Brookfield, Madison County, New York by Harold John Witter.
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Prudentia simplicitate
Motto Translation: Simply prudent.

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  10. Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
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The Burch Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Burch Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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