Burend History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Burend

What does the name Burend mean?

The name Burend is derived from the Middle Higher German word "bur," which meant "cottage" or "dwelling place."

Early Origins of the Burend family

The surname Burend was first found in Westphalia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Buren became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.

Early History of the Burend family

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Burend Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Burend include Buren, Burren, Buerren, Buerrin, Bueren, Beuren, Burenn, Burend, Burent, Beurin, Bueren and many more.

Early Notables of the Burend family

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Migration of the Burend family

After 1650, thousands of German settlers came to North America to escape the religious persecution and poverty that wracked Europe and to make the most of the opportunity to own their own land in a new country. They settled across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, and in Canada in Ontario and on the fertile plains of the prairie provinces. Among them: A Mr. Burren arrived in Virginia in 1623; Anthony Burrin who arrived in Virginia in 1623; Susanna Beurin who was registered in New York City in 1710; Hans Jacob Buerer who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1742.