Surname Buring - Meaning and Origin

Buring: What does the surname Buring mean?

The origin of the surname Buring is derived from the Old French word “borin” meaning a thicket or an area filled with brushwood. It is generally speculated that the name originated as a topographic name for someone who lived or worked in such a location. It may also have been derived from a French personal name, Burin, which is derived from the Germanic element “burg” meaning castle or fort.

Over the centuries the surname Buring has spread to many countries and exists in many variants. In England its variants include Boran, Borin, Boron, Boren, Boring, Bourne, Bouron, Buron, Burrin, and Burrin. Variants in Germany include Bauern, Baur, Bauhren, Bauherr and Baehren. In France the variants Bandouin, Bandonin, Bandon, Bandouein, Bandelier and Baudin are found, and in the Netherlands the family name is spelled Baarends or Baarnds.

The Buring surname appears in language records as far back as the 12th century when records indicate that a Willelmus de Boringe was living in the county of Wiltshire, England in 1168. The records show that he held several sub-tenancies in the same county. In 1545 Johannes Buringen was recorded as a citizen of Amsterdam and Abraham Buring was a citizen of Mezerszaften in 1748.

Today, the surname Buring remains common in many countries. It is most common in England, the Dutch speaking countries, and in countries in and around Central and Northern Germany. The Buring surname can also be found in the United States, Canada, and other countries with German-speaking immigrants.

Buring: Where does the name Buring come from?

The last name "Buring" is believed to have originated in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region and is still one of the most common surnames in Germany today. It is most commonly associated with the East Frisia region in north-western Germany, but can also be found throughout the rest of Germany and Northern Europe, particularly in Denmark and the Netherlands.

The Buring surname is thought to be derived from the Germanic "bur" meaning "fortified place". This suggests that the original bearer of the name most likely lived near a fortified structure such as a castle or fortress at one time.

The Buring name can also be encountered in various parts of the United States and other English-speaking countries. This could be the result of German immigrants carrying the name with them to their new homeland. The surname is also frequently found among descended members of the British Royal Family who have ancestral ties to Germany, such as Queen Elizabeth II.

In addition to its presence in Germany, the United States and other English-speaking countries, the Buring surname can also be seen in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa to a lesser extent.

Variations of the surname Buring

The surname Buring can have several variants, spellings and surnames of the same origin. Büring, Birring, Birhing and Burring are all variants of Buring. Büring is the most common spelling of the name in German speaking countries, while Birring is a more Anglicized spelling based on the original German. The spelling Burring is derived from the Middle English word "bure," which means "a dwelling" or "an habitation."

Another variant of the surname Buring is Bryng. This spelling appears in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, and can be derived from an old Germanic word meaning “wearer of a sword” or “farmer.” Additionally, the name Buring may originate from a place or region such as the area of Büringen (Büringen, Germany), probably recorded in 9th century documents, or the village of Büringen in the district of Jena, Germany, mentioned in records from 1648.

The surnames Böring, Börring and Birringer are likely combinations of Buring and the German word “er” (meaning “one associated with”). Additionally, within the United States, Burring and Buring are gradually becoming interchangeable.

Finally, other surnames which are variants of Büring include Böhring, Bohring, Boehring, Buringer, Böringer, Burkiner, Berngen, Böringer, Bürnger, Burcho, Bürkner and Birn.

Famous people with the name Buring

• Jessica Buring: actress, known for her roles in The Twilight Saga andQuantum of Solace.
• Ioan Buring: Romanian actor and director.
• Arnold Buring: English actor and producer, known for films including Around the World in 80 Days.
• Edward Buring: English actor, known for films such as War of the Worlds and Flight of the Navigator.
• Ivor Buring: British composer, known for the score of the film Children of the Damned.
• Roald Buring: Norwegian diplomat, served as Prime Minister in 1945.
• Hugo Buring: Swedish jurist, served as a Supreme Court judge in the 1940s.
• Manfred Buring: German swimmer, competed in two Olympic Games in 1948 and 1952.
• Herman Buring: South African political activist who fought for the rights of women and black communities in the mid-1900s.
• Eugen Buring: Romanian poet and writer, known for his works of Modernism and Symbolism.

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