Burckhard: Last Name and Heraldic Notes

Burckhard is one more way Burghardt has been written over the centuries. Taken at its root, Burckhard points to “Strong fortress”.

• Related forms: Burckhardt, Burkhard and Burchardt.
• Names that sound alike, such as Burkhart, are easily confused in old records.
• Burckhard is listed among the recognised spellings of Burghardt.
• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.
• About 550 people in the United States were recorded as Burckhard in 2010, placing it 39,887 on the national list.

Burckhard coat of arms

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