The Burkman surname is derived from the Old English word "buhrmann," which denoted an inhabitant of a fortified town.
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Early Origins of the Burkman family
The surname Burkman was first found in Southern England, where an Edricus Buriman was on record in Hampshire in 1148. Other early records include Alexander Beriman, in Berkshire in 1176; and William Burman, on record in Gloucester in 1221 in the Assize Rolls. A Burman family has long been established in neighboring Warwickshire.
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Early History of the Burkman family
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Burkman Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Burkman, Burman, Burmann, Buhrman, Buryman and others.
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Early Notables of the Burkman family
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Migration of the Burkman family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas and Luce Burman, who came to Plymouth, MA in 1635; Rowland Burman, who received land in Virginia in 1638; Jno. Burman, who received a land patent in Virginia in 1662.
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