Birkett Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Birkett last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Birkett last name
Meaning of the Birkett last name: "birch headland". Birkett is an English surname from places in Cumbria and Lancashire, from Old Norse birki, "birch", and hǫfuð, "headland". The last name is common in Cumbria. Burkett in the United States is often the same last name in a southern spelling.
Arms associated with the Birkett name
Gold for generosity, blue for loyalty: coats of arms associated with the Birkett name speak heraldry's language of colour.
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Birkett name FAQ
What does the Birkett name mean?
"birch headland". Common variants include Birket, Burkett.
Where does the Birkett surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Birkett coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Birkett coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).