The Burchall Family Name

Spelling was not fixed until the modern era, so Birchall could easily become Burchall. Read literally, Burchall points to “Birch nook”.

• Spelled with “u” instead of “i”, Burchall shows how the same name was heard and written differently.
• The same family of names includes Birchell.
• Names that sound alike, such as Burchell, are easily confused in old records.

Heraldry and the Burchall name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Birchall surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Burchall surname pack.