Burroughs

English

Proper noun

Burroughs

1. An English topographical surname from Middle English, from Old English beorg (“hill”) or burg (“fort”), for someone who lived near a hill or fort.
2. A neighbourhood of Savannah, and former town in Chatham County, Georgia, United States.

Alternative forms

• Burrough, Burrow, Burrowes, Burrows

Proper noun

The Burroughs

1. An area in Barnet borough, London, England; named for the rabbit warrens there.