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:
Ashly Burch, American actor
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
J. Christopher Burch, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur
Jeannine Burch, a Swiss actress
Jennings Michael Burch (1941–2013), American writer
John Burch (musician), a British pianist
John B. Burch, an American zoologist
John Chilton Burch, a nineteenth century California politician
John Christopher Burch, Secretary of the US Senate
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
Matt Burch, a computer programmer
Michael R. Burch, an American poet
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
The Burch Sisters, an American country music trio
Tory Burch, an American fashion designer
Rachel Burch-Williams, British painter
Burch is also a place name of:
Burch, North Carolina, also known as Burch Station
Burch, Poland
In botanical nomenclature, Burch is an abbreviation referring to William John Burchell.
