TheNameDBBurlingham
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name combining Old English elements for fortress and homestead.
Etymology
The surname likely combines Old English 'burh' (fortress) with 'ingham' (homestead or estate), suggesting a settlement associated with a fortified place. This is a typical English topographic surname structure.
About the Burlingham Surname
An English topographic surname derived from place-name elements indicating a fortified homestead. The name reflects medieval settlement patterns and naming conventions.
Distribution
Rare, with scattered records primarily in England and North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown