Burch (surname)

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.

People named Burch

Burch is the last name of the following people:

• Benjamin Franklin Burch (1825–1893), American politician and soldier in Oregon
• Billy Burch, an American professional ice hockey forward
• Burch Family, winemaking family in Western Australia, associated with Howard Park Wines
• Claire Burch, a writer, videographer, and artist
• Edward Burch, a musician and journalist in Austin, Texas
• George E. Burch, an American cardiologist
• J. Christopher Burch, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur
• Jeannine Burch, a Swiss actress
• Jennings Michael Burch (1941–2013), American writer
• John Burch (musician), a British pianist
• John B. Burch, an American zoologist
• John Chilton Burch, a nineteenth century California politician
• John Christopher Burch, Secretary of the US Senate
• Joy Burch, an Australian politician
• Laurel Burch, an American artist, designer and businesswoman
• Lucius E. Burch, Jr., a twentieth century American lawyer
• Marc Burch, an American soccer player for D.C. United
• Matt Burch, a computer programmer
• Michael R. Burch, an American poet
• Noël Burch, an American film theorist
• Rick Burch, the bassist for the rock band Jimmy Eat World
• Rob Burch (politician), an American politician
• Samuel Burch, a politician in Manitoba, Canada
• The Burch Sisters, an American country music trio
• Tory Burch, an American fashion designer

Place name

Burch is also a place name of:

• Burch, North Carolina, also known as Burch Station
• Burch, Poland

Other uses

In botanical nomenclature, Burch is an abbreviation referring to William John Burchell.

See also

• Birch (disambiguation)
• Birch