Burleson
A patronymic surname meaning "son of Burle" or "son of Burrel," likely developed from a medieval personal name or nickname.
The #2,734 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 23,432 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Burleson is formed with the English surname suffix -son, meaning "son of." The first element is probably an old personal name or nickname such as Burle or Burrel, itself likely related to a medieval byname rather than a modern word. In many cases like this, the exact source name is uncertain, but the overall structure points to an English patronymic surname.
History
The surname is found chiefly in English-speaking countries, especially the United States, where it spread through later migration and family lines. In America it is especially familiar in the South and Southwest, though it is not especially common overall. Like many -son surnames, it likely became fixed as hereditary surnames replaced older naming customs.
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Fun fact
Burleson is a good example of how a surname can preserve a very old personal name element even when the original given name has largely disappeared.