Burch
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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.
Burch is the last name of the following people:
- Ben Burch, head of the White Rose Society
- Billy Burch, an American professional ice hockey forward
- Claire Burch, a writer, videographer, and artist
- Jeannine Burch, a Swiss actress
- Matt Burch, a computer programmer
- Rick Burch, the bassist for the rock band Jimmy Eat World
- Rob Burch, an American politician
- Samuel Burch, a politician in Manitoba, Canada
- Noël Burch, an American film theorist
- Geoff Burch, an American screenwriter