TheNameDBBurling
OccupationalMeaning
Possibly derived from a place name or from an occupational term related to textile work.
Etymology
The surname may derive from Old English place-name elements or from the occupational term 'burling,' which refers to the process of removing knots and imperfections from cloth. The exact origin is uncertain.
About the Burling Surname
An English surname with possible occupational origins related to textile manufacturing. The name may also derive from place-name elements, though documentation is limited.
Distribution
Rare, with scattered records primarily in England.
Notable Bearers
Unknown