Burch

For the Polish village, see Burch, Poland.

Burch is an English surname that most likely originated in Hyndley Birch, Rusholme, Manchester, England^{[citation needed]}. 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
• Guy Burch, founder of the Population Reference Bureau and coined term "population explosion."
• J. Christopher Burch, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur
• Jeannine Burch, a Swiss actress
• John Burch, a British pianist
• John B. Burch, an American zoologist
• John C. Burch, a nineteenth century California politician
• 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
• Mark Burch, an American mixed martial arts fighter
• Matt Burch, a computer programmer
• 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
• 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