History of the name

The forename John is a Hebrew word/name meaning God is gracious. The origins of the surname are somewhat in dispute. Derivatives of the name are Bordet, Bourdet, Burdet, Burdette, Burdit, Burditt.  The family name Burdett is believed to have originated from the Norman nobles that invaded England with William the Conquerer in 1066. Hugue and Robert Bourdet were two nobles alongside William.  It is noted that from this time the name has altered. Hugue ( or hugh as he became known) and his brother were recorded in the Doomsday book as tenants in Bramcote, Leicestershire under the name Burdet. It is probable that derivatives of the name owe their existence to misspellings and concessions to regional dialects.

Our John

John Burdett is a Sites and safety adviser working within a busy central office in a county town. He is keen on sport, with varying degrees of success, a keen supporter of a soccer team that will remain nameless, and an active motorcyclist. He has surprised us recently by keeping his desk clear of paper work, sweet packets and mugs of coffee with more culture in them than the Edinburgh Festival.