de Burgh

English

Etymology

From the Anglo-Norman word burgh.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dəˈbɜː(ɹ)/

Proper noun

de Burgh

1. A topographical surname from Anglo-Norman for someone who lived in a fortified place.

Alternative forms

• Burgh, Burke, Bourke, Bourg, de Bourg, Burgo, de Burgo (English surname)
• de Búrca, Burke, Bourke (Irish surname)