Burman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Burman surname is derived from the Old English word "buhrmann," which denoted an inhabitant of a fortified town. Early Origins of the Burman familyThe surname Burman 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. Early History of the Burman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burman research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1587, 1600, 1601, 1602, 1615, 1674, 1688, 1750 and 1784 are included under the topic Early Burman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burman Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Burman include Burkman, Burman, Burmann, Buhrman, Buryman and others. Early Notables of the Burman familyDistinguished members of the family include
Burman RankingIn the United States, the name Burman is the 11,585th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Burman or a variant listed above: Burman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Burman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Burman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Burman Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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