Where Does the Burroughs Surname Come From?

Spelled Burroughs, the surname still points back to Burris. Its meaning, shared with Burris, is “Dweller by a hill or fortified place”.

• Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.
• About 17,336 people in the United States were recorded as Burroughs in 2010, placing it 2,087 on the national list.
• Other spellings include Burriss, Buris and Barris.
• Burroughs is listed among the recognised spellings of Burris.

Family crest and blazon

There is no single Burroughs family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the Burroughs family name pack.