Burser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Burser

What does the name Burser mean?

The name Burser is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name was taken on by someone who worked as a maker of purses or for a treasurer or bursar, who had the task of bearing the purse of an important official and taking care of his or her expenses. The surname Burser is derived from the Old French word borsier, which has both of these meanings.

Early Origins of the Burser family

The surname Burser was first found in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat from the Middle Ages.

Early History of the Burser family

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Burser Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Burser include Burser, Bursar, Bourcer, Bursor, Borser, Berser and others.

Early Notables of the Burser family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

Robert le Burser, a prominent 14th century landholder in Warwickshire

Migration of the Burser family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Geo. Purser, who came to Virginia in 1635; Geo Purser, who came to Virginia in 1637; Ana Burson, who arrived in Virginia in 1669; Edwd Burson, who settled in Virginia sometime between 1673 and 1674.