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![Show Contents]() Burren History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of BurrenWhat does the name Burren mean? The name Burren is derived from the Middle Higher German word "bur," which meant "cottage" or "dwelling place." Early Origins of the Burren familyThe surname Burren was first found in Westphalia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Buren became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation. Early History of the Burren familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burren research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Burren History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burren Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Burren include Buren, Burren, Buerren, Buerrin, Bueren, Beuren, Burenn, Burend, Burent, Beurin, Bueren and many more. Early Notables of the Burren familyMore information is included under the topic Early Burren Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Burren migration to the United States | + |
Many Germans emigrated across the Atlantic to seek better lives in North America. This great migration began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century. Resettlement was particularly attractive to those from Westphalia as a means of escape from poverty and religious persecution. For many Westphalian farmers, the chance to own one's own land was also a major incentive. The process of the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlements centered around Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Among them:
Burren Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Mr. Burren, who arrived in Virginia in 1623
| Burren migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Burren Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Joseph Burren, (Byren), (b. 1809), aged 30, Irish convict who was convicted in Kildare, Ireland for 15 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Blenheim" on 19th May 1839, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land), he died in 1839 aboard the ship 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Burren (post 1700) | + |
- Robert Burren Morgan (b. 1925), American Democratic Party politician, Member of North Carolina State Senate 12th District, 1955-67; U.S. Senator from North Carolina, 1975-81; Defeated, 1980 2
- Robert Burren Morgan (1925-2016), American politician, United States Senator from North Carolina (1975-1981)
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