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Burch Family History
Burch Genealogy & Family TreeBurch is an English name from Lancashire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English word Birce which means "birch" and referred to those who lived near an area full of these trees. The earliest known ancestor--Walter de la Birche--was recorded in 1182. Roots for this name can also be found in the Netherlands. The family motto is Prudentia simplilcitate which means "Simply prudent."
Other spellings include "Birch," "Birche," and "Berch." Notable people with the surname include American musician Rick Burch (Jimmy Eat World), American hockey player player Billy Burch (Hamilton Tigers, New York Americans, Boston Bruins), and American soccer player Marc Burch (Cleveland Internationals, Los Angeles Galaxy, Columbus Crew). The first Burch to come to America was Willem Burch in Virginia in 1635.
Burch Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- George Washington Burch -- --, 1836 December 0, 1900 Virginia
- Gustavia Clark Burch -- --, 1862 December 0, 1937 North Carolina
- Clara Burch -- --, 1909 November 2, 1984 Kentucky
- Joseph Burch -- --, 1758 March 3, 1818 Maryland
- Joseph Burch -- --, 1932 December 0, 1965 New York
Burch Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Ann Burch -- --, 1852 February 22, 1918 Texas
- Mary (Collie) Burch -- --, 1783 July 16, 1871 Connecticut
- Daniel Burch -- --, 1803 November 16, 1856 Kentucky
- Francis Elliott Burch -- --, 1866 June 4, 1931
- Rebbecca Susan Burch -- --, 1843 November 29, 1912
