TheNameDBBurrage
OccupationalMeaning
Possibly derived from Old French 'bourrache,' referring to the borage plant, or from a place name.
Etymology
The surname may derive from Old French 'bourrache' (the borage herb), suggesting an occupational origin for someone who grew or sold medicinal herbs. Alternatively, it could derive from a place name with similar elements.
About the Burrage Surname
An English surname with possible occupational origins related to herbalism or plant cultivation. The name may also have topographic origins, though documentation is limited.
Distribution
Rare, with scattered records primarily in England and North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown