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Burgess Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:burgess as a name of children of old french origin, and the importance of burgess is "freeman of a community." transferred use of the surname, in origin of state name from the old french "burgeis", which derives from the german "castle", with the meaning "city". the actor burgess meredith: poet gelett burgess.,freeman of a fortified city,the inhabitants of a fortified city,a city of citizens
  • Gender:Boy
  • Origin:,english, french

More About The Name burgess

The name Burgess is of English origin and comes from the Old French word "burgeis," which means a citizen or inhabitant of a fortified town. It was originally a occupational surname used to denote someone who was a freeman or citizen, particularly someone who held a position of responsibility in a town or city.

Here are some famous personalities with the name Burgess:
1. Anthony Burgess - A renowned English writer and composer, best known for his novel "A Clockwork Orange."
2. John Burgess - An Australian television presenter, journalist, and newsreader.
3. Thornton Burgess - An American author best known for his children's books featuring animals and nature.

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