Burch
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Burch is an English
surname
that most likely originated in Hyndley Birch, Rusholme
, Manchester
, England
. The origins of the name can be traced back as far as 1500. Burch is also likely a variation of Birch
being derived from one who resides at or near a birch-tree. "John at the birch," etc.
.
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
that most likely originated in Hyndley Birch, Rusholme
Rusholme
-Etymology:Rusholme, unlike other areas of Manchester which have '-holme' in the place name is not a true '-holme'. Its name came from ryscum, which is the dative plural of Old English rysc "rush": "[at the] rushes"...
, Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The origins of the name can be traced back as far as 1500. Burch is also likely a variation of Birch
Birch
Birch is a tree or shrub of the genus Betula , in the family Betulaceae, closely related to the beech/oak family, Fagaceae. The Betula genus contains 30–60 known taxa...
being derived from one who resides at or near a birch-tree. "John at the birch," etc.
People named Burch
Burch is the last name of the following people:- Benjamin Franklin BurchBenjamin Franklin BurchBenjamin Franklin Burch was an American farmer, soldier, and politician in what became the state of Oregon. A native of Missouri, he moved to the Oregon Country in 1845 and served in the Cayuse and Yakima wars...
(1825–1893), American politician and soldier in Oregon - Billy BurchBilly BurchHarry Wilfred Burch was an Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Hamilton Tigers, New York Americans, Chicago Black Hawks, and Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League...
, an American professional ice hockey forward - Burch Family, winemaking family in Western Australia, associated with Howard Park WinesHoward Park WinesHoward Park Wines is Western Australia's largest family-owned winery owned by the Burch family, which is responsible for such brands as Howard Park, MadFish, and Marchand & Burch. With two established Wineries based in both Margaret River, Western Australia and Denmark in the Great Southern...
- Claire BurchClaire BurchClaire Burch was an American author, filmmaker and poet.-History:After attending grade school in Brooklyn, Burch completed a commercial art course at Washington Irving High School in Manhattan and received her B.A. in English from NYU...
, a writer, videographer, and artist - Edward BurchEdward BurchEdward Burch is a Chicago and Champaign, Illinois-based musician and journalist. As a guitarist, he is a founding member of alternative country band The Kennett Brothers and, as a suitcase player, of the quasi-skiffle combo The Viper and His Famous Orchestra...
, a musician and journalist in Austin, Texas - George E. BurchGeorge E. BurchGeorge Edward Burch was a shaper of modern cardiology during the middle part of the twentieth century, whose accomplishments included elucidating the fundamental physiological basis of important cardiovascular diseases, in addition to contributions to the teaching of medicine and cardiology. He...
, an American cardiologist - Guy Burch, founder of the Population Reference Bureau and coined term "population explosion."
- J. Christopher BurchJ. Christopher BurchJ. Christopher Burch is a venture capitalist and an entrepreneur. Burch has invested in a variety of businesses spanning a wide range of industries and is currently actively engaged in venture capital investments through his private company, J. Christopher Capital LLC.Burch is the co-founder of the...
, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur - Jeannine BurchJeannine BurchJeannine Burch is a Swiss television actress. Currently she lives in Düsseldorf, Germany.-Selected filmography:*1997 "Pretty Babe"*1990 "Der Strohmann"*1990 "Der doppelte Nötzli"...
, a Swiss actress - John BurchJohn Burch (musician)John Burch , was a British pianist, composer and band leader equally at home playing traditional jazz, bebop, blues, skiffle, boogie-woogie and rock....
, a British pianist - John B. BurchJohn B. BurchJohn Bayard Burch is an American zoologist, a biology professor at the University of Michigan, and is the Curator of Mollusks at the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. His research interests are broad, and have encompassed not only the anatomy, systematics, and genetics of mollusks, but...
, an American zoologist - John C. BurchJohn C. BurchJohn Chilton Burch was a California Democratic politician and United States Congressman. He served as the Secretary of the United States Senate from 1879 through 1881....
, a nineteenth century California politician - Joy BurchJoy BurchJoy Burch is an Australian politician with the Australian Labor Party, elected to the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly in the Brindabella electorate at the 2008 election....
, an Australian politician - Laurel BurchLaurel BurchLaurel Burch was an American artist, designer and businesswoman.As a 20-year-old single mother she found metal in junkyards to hammer into jewelry to support her two children, and went on to launch her business, now called Laurel Burch Artworks, in the late 1960s with the help of a small staff...
, an American artist, designer and businesswoman - Lucius E. Burch, Jr.Lucius E. Burch, Jr.Lucius Edward Burch, Jr. was an American attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, who is best known for his contributions in the areas of conservation and civil rights and has been described as "the most liberal conscience in Memphis."Burch was born near Nashville, Tennessee, in 1912. His father, Dr....
, a twentieth century American lawyer - Marc BurchMarc BurchMarc Burch is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
, an American soccer player for D.C. United - Mark BurchMark BurchMark Burch is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He has competed primarily in the Bodog Fight promotion, and has recently been signed to the UFC, where he was to debut against Antoni Hardonk in UFC 92.-Mixed martial arts career:...
, an American mixed martial arts fighter - Matt BurchMatt BurchMatt Burch is a computer programmer who created the computer game Escape Velocity and programmed the engine for its sequels, Escape Velocity Override and Escape Velocity Nova, published by Ambrosia Software Matt Burch (born June 30, 1978 in Kansas) is a computer programmer who created the computer...
, a computer programmer - Noël BurchNoël BurchNoël Burch is an American, who moved to France at a young age. He later became a film critic famous for his contribution of commonly used terms by film scholars and for his theories compiled in books such as Theory of Film Practice or La lucarne de L'Infini.Burch's major contribution to the...
, an American film theorist - Rick Burch, the bassist for the rock band Jimmy Eat WorldJimmy Eat WorldJimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, that formed in 1993. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind....
- Rob Burch (politician), an American politician
- Samuel BurchSamuel BurchSamuel Edward Burch was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal-Progressive from 1949 to 1958.Burch was born in Carberry and educated at Brucefield School in Manitoba...
, a politician in Manitoba, Canada - Burch SistersBurch SistersBurch Sisters was an American country music trio composed of sisters Cathy, Charlene and Cindy Burch. Their debut single, "Everytime You Go Outside I Hope It Rains," was their only song to reach the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, peaking at #23 in 1988...
, an American country music trio - Tory BurchTory BurchTory Burch is an American fashion designer, business woman and philanthropist who was born, raised and educated in the Philadelphia metropolitan area....
, an American fashion designer
Place name
Burch is also a place name of:- Burch, North CarolinaBurch, North CarolinaBurch, or more commonly known locally as Burch Station, is a small community along the Yadkin River in the Marsh Township of Surry County, North Carolina. The community sits on the mouth of the Mitchell River where it empties into the Yadkin...
, also known as Burch Station - Burch, PolandBurch, PolandBurch is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wejherowo, within Wejherowo County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.For details of the history of the region, see History of Pomerania....
Other uses
In botanical nomenclature, Burch is an abbreviation referring to William John BurchellWilliam John Burchell
William John Burchell was an English explorer, naturalist, traveller, artist and author. He was the son of Matthew Burchell, botanist and owner of Fulham Nursery, nine and a half acres of land adjacent to the gardens of Fulham Palace. Burchell served a botanical apprenticeship at Kew and was...
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