Burnfield History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Burnfield

The name Burnfield was brought to England by the Normans when they conquered the country in 1066. The ancestors of the Burnfield family lived in Berwickshire. The name refers to the family's former place of residence, Burneville, in the Eure region of Normandy. After arriving in England with the Norman invasion in 1066, the family gave their name to the area over which they held lordship.

Early Origins of the Burnfield family

Early History of the Burnfield family

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Burnfield Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Burnfield has been recorded under many different variations, including Burnville, Burnfield, Burneville, Burnefield, Bournville and many more.

Early Notables of the Burnfield family

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