Summary

A surname of Scottish origin, Burnett is derived from a place name meaning 'stream of pure water' or 'place near to a burn (stream)'. It has a rich history dating back to ancient times and is associated with noble families.
There are
60791
Burnetts in the USA
Burnett is the
554th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Burnett

CarolBurnett

Carol Burnett is an American actress, comedian, singer, and writer best known for her variety show 'The Carol Burnett Show' which ran from 1967 to 1978.

MarkBurnett

Mark Burnett is a British-American television producer known for creating and producing popular reality TV shows such as 'Survivor,' 'The Apprentice,' and 'Shark Tank.'

LeoBurnett

Leo Burnett was an American advertising executive and the founder of the Leo Burnett Company, one of the largest advertising agencies in the world.

EdmundClerihew

Edmund Clerihew Burnett was an English poet known for inventing the 'clerihew' form of poetry, which is a humorous four-line biographical poem.

CarolynShoemaker-Burnett

Carolyn Shoemaker-Burnett is an American astronomer known for her work in the discovery and study of comets and asteroids.

JennaBurnett

Jenna Burnett is a Canadian politician who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 2012 to 2015.

BillyBurnett

Billy Burnett is an American musician and songwriter known for his work as a member of the band Fleetwood Mac and his collaboration with his brother Tommy Burnett.

TommyBurnett

Tommy Burnett is an American musician and songwriter known for his work as a member of the band Fleetwood Mac and his collaboration with his brother Billy Burnett.

CarolKendall

Carol Kendall Burnett was an American author known for writing children's books, including 'The Gammage Cup,' which won the Newbery Honor.

TomBurnett

Tom Burnett was an American hero who was aboard United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, and played a crucial role in the uprising against the hijackers.

Burnett Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Burnett' is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word 'burna' meaning 'stream' or 'brook.' It was originally used as a locational surname to describe someone who lived near a stream or brook.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Burnett' is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the regions of Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire. It is also found in other parts of the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Burnett' include 'Burnette,' 'Burnettson,' 'Burns,' 'Bernet,' 'Bernett,' 'Burnell,' 'Burnet,' 'Bernet,' and 'Burnetta.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Burnett' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Scottish emigration. Many Burnett families can be found in North America, Australia, and New Zealand.