Ernest Burgin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ernest Burgin — Germanic
323K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ernest Burgin is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Ernest is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Ernest is a given name derived from the Germanic word ernst, meaning "serious", often shortened to Ernie. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include: Archduke Ernest of Austria (1553–1595), son of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor Ernest, Margrave of Austria (1027–1075) Ernest, Duke of Bavaria (1373–1438) Ernest, Duke of Opava (c. 1415–1464) Ernest, Margrave of Baden-Durlach (1482–1553) Ernest, Landgrave of Hesse-Rheinfels (1623–1693) Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1629–1698) Ernest, Count of Stolberg-Ilsenburg (1650–1710) Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover (1. The surname Burgin: Annie Burgin (1873–1955), American political hostess Diana Lewis Burgin, American author and professor of Russian Elise Burgin (born 1962), American tennis player Elizabeth Burgin, American patriot during the American Revolutionary War Eric Burgin (1924–2012), English cricketer and footballer Graham Burgin (born 1948), Australian rules football player Jakob Bürgin, Swiss footballer Leslie Burgin (1887–1945), British politician Luc Bürgin (1970–2024), Swiss writer, publicist, and journalist Melchior Bürgin (born 1943), Swiss rower Mona Burgin (1903–1985), teacher and active in the Girl Guiding . Ernest is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 323K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ernest reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ernest

Germanic

Ernest is a given name derived from the Germanic word ernst, meaning "serious", often shortened to Ernie. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include: Archduke Ernest of Austria (1553–1595), son of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor Ernest, Margrave of Austria (1027–1075) Ernest, Duke of Bavaria (1373–1438) Ernest, Duke of Opava (c. 1415–1464) Ernest, Margrave of Baden-Durlach (1482–1553) Ernest, Landgrave of Hesse-Rheinfels (1623–1693) Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1629–1698) Ernest, Count of Stolberg-Ilsenburg (1650–1710) Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover (1.

Surname: Burgin

English

Annie Burgin (1873–1955), American political hostess Diana Lewis Burgin, American author and professor of Russian Elise Burgin (born 1962), American tennis player Elizabeth Burgin, American patriot during the American Revolutionary War Eric Burgin (1924–2012), English cricketer and footballer Graham Burgin (born 1948), Australian rules football player Jakob Bürgin, Swiss footballer Leslie Burgin (1887–1945), British politician Luc Bürgin (1970–2024), Swiss writer, publicist, and journalist Melchior Bürgin (born 1943), Swiss rower Mona Burgin (1903–1985), teacher and active in the Girl Guiding .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ernest is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ernest by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ernest Burgin:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ernest?
The first name Ernest originates from Germanic. Ernest is a given name derived from the Germanic word ernst, meaning "serious", often shortened to Ernie. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include: Archduke Ernest of Austria (1553–1595), son of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor Ernest, Margrave of Austria (1027–1075) Ernest, Duke of Bavaria (1373–1438) Ernest, Duke of Opava (c. 1415–1464) Ernest, Margrave of Baden-Durlach (1482–1553) Ernest, Landgrave of Hesse-Rheinfels (1623–1693) Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1629–1698) Ernest, Count of Stolberg-Ilsenburg (1650–1710) Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover (1.
When was Ernest most popular?
The name Ernest reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burgin?
The surname Burgin originates from English. Annie Burgin (1873–1955), American political hostess Diana Lewis Burgin, American author and professor of Russian Elise Burgin (born 1962), American tennis player Elizabeth Burgin, American patriot during the American Revolutionary War Eric Burgin (1924–2012), English cricketer and footballer Graham Burgin (born 1948), Australian rules football player Jakob Bürgin, Swiss footballer Leslie Burgin (1887–1945), British politician Luc Bürgin (1970–2024), Swiss writer, publicist, and journalist Melchior Bürgin (born 1943), Swiss rower Mona Burgin (1903–1985), teacher and active in the Girl Guiding .
What are the origins of the name Ernest Burgin?
The name Ernest Burgin combines two different traditions: the first name Ernest has Germanic roots, while the surname Burgin originates from English.
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