Burnes Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Spelled Burnes, the surname still points back to Burns.

What is the meaning of Burnes?

Name scholars give the meaning as “Dweller at a brook”. In the 2010 US Census, 2,484 Americans gave Burnes as their last name (rank 12,488).

How is Burnes related to Burns?

Burnes adds “e” to Burns, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Other spellings include Burness and Burn.

Is there a Burnes coat of arms?

There is no single Burnes family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Similar-sounding surnames on Herald Lab: Barnes, Byrnes and Briones. Want more than a summary? See the Burnes family name pack.