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![Show Contents]() Burrough History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname Burrough can have three possible origins. It can be a Manx name, from MacVriew, or an Irish name, from Ó Brugha or Ó Brughadha. 1 Or the name could be of Norman descent, from the names de Berewa and de Bruth. Burrough and Burrowes are related to these Norman names, as their English derivatives meaning "dweller at a bower-house." Early Origins of the Burrough familyThe surname Burrough was first found in Queen's County and Kilkenny, where the Norman surnames de Berewa and de Burgh appear as early as 1190. In County Kildare, one Geoffrey Broy was outlawed as a robber in 1297. Early History of the Burrough familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burrough research. Another 42 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1753 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Burrough History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burrough Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Brew, Broe, Broy, Burrough, Burrowes and others. Early Notables of the Burrough familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Burrough Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burrough RankingIn the United States, the name Burrough is the 13,840th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2
 Burrough migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Burrough Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Robert Burrough, who settled in Virginia in 1647
Burrough Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Phil. E. Burrough, aged 34, who settled in America, in 1896
Burrough Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- William Douglas Burrough, aged 16, who landed in America from Langport, England, in 1908
- Elsie Elizabeth Burrough, aged 23, who landed in America from England, in 1909
- Henry Charles Burrough, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States from London, England, in 1910
- Alex Burrough, aged 5, who landed in America from Corston, England, in 1910
- Louise Burrough, aged 30, who landed in America from Corston, England, in 1910
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Burrough migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Burrough Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Matthew Burrough, British Convict who was convicted in Suffolk, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Coromandel" on 27th October 1819, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 3
- Mr. John Burrough, British Convict who was convicted in Wiltshire, England for 14 years for machine breaking, transported aboard the "Eleanor" on 26th June 1831, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4
| Burrough migration to New Zealand | + |
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: Burrough Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Samuel Burrough, aged 28, who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Accrington" in 1863 5
- Susan Burrough, aged 29, who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Accrington" in 1863 5
- Ada Fanny Burrough, who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Accrington" in 1863 5
| Contemporary Notables of the name Burrough (post 1700) | + |
- John Leslie Burrough (b. 1972), former American NFL football defensive lineman
- Thomas Harold "Junior" Burrough (b. 1973), American professional basketball player
- Kenneth "Ken" Othell Burrough (b. 1948), American professional (NFL) football player
- Marmaduke Burrough, American politician, U.S. Consul in Veracruz, 1834-41 6
- Kenwich Burrough, American politician, Candidate for Missouri State House of Representatives from Cape Girardeau County, 1922 6
- Edward Burrough, American politician, Member of New Jersey State House of Assembly from Camden County, 1879-80 6
- Sir James Burrough (1749-1837), British judge
- John Paul Burrough MA , MBE (1916-2003), Bishop of Mashonaland from 1968 to 1981
- George Baker Burrough (1907-1965), English cricketer
- Alan Burrough CBE (1917-2002), British businessman, Chairman of James Burrough Ltd, the distiller of Beefeater Gin
- ... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Audaces fortuna juvat
Motto Translation: Fortune favours the bold.
| Suggested Readings for the name Burrough | + |
- Horry and the Waccamaw Franklin Burroughs.
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