|
![Show Contents]() Burress History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname Burress is derived from the Norman surname de Bury, and is from either the Chateau de Bury in Normandy, or several place names in England like Bury St. Edmund's, where "bury" is a form of "burrough." The variant Berry can be found in Counties Antrim and Mayo. The name Berry is also found in County Offaly, but there it belongs to the Ó Beara sept and is a form of Beary. Early Origins of the Burress familyThe surname Burress was first found in County Wicklow (Irish: Cill Mhantáin), known as the “last county,” created only in 1606, located on the East coast of Ireland, today part of the Greater Dublin Area, where Simon de Bury was listed in 1234. The family came to Ireland with the Prestons, a family of Norman descent. The name de Bury was recorded in connection with Drogheda in County Louth in the 14th century. Early History of the Burress familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burress research. More information is included under the topic Early Burress History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burress Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bury, Berry, Beary and others. Early Notables of the Burress familyMore information is included under the topic Early Burress Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burress RankingIn the United States, the name Burress is the 6,557th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
 Burress migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Burress Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Philip G. Burress, who arrived in New York in 1907 aboard the ship "Minnetonka" from London, England 2
- Bertha Burress, who arrived in New York in 1911 aboard the ship "Cedric" from Liverpool, England 2
- Paul Burress, aged 24, who arrived in New York in 1917 aboard the ship "Saratoga" from Havana, Cuba 2
- Bridget Burress, aged 29, originally from Liverpool, England, who arrived in New York in 1923 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Liverpool, England 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Burress (post 1700) | + |
- William Burress (1867-1948), American actor from Newcomerstown, Ohio who appeared in more than seventy films from 1915 to 1939
- Heather Elizabeth "Hedy" Burress (b. 1973), American actress who had a starring role in the film Foxfire as Maddy, and later landed roles in television shows Boston Common and E.R..
- Plaxico Burress (b. 1977), American NFL football player from Norfolk, Virginia who played 12 seasons in the National Football League.
- Withers A. Burress (1894-1977), American general, recipient of Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Silver Star, Croix de Guerre, Legion of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal
- Ralph Burress, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Colorado, 1952 3
- Ben E. Burress, American Republican politician, Member of Kentucky State House of Representatives 29th District, 1958-61 3
|
Burress migration to the United States 
England
Ireland
