Burnett is a Scottish surname. It is derived from a

nickname A nickname is a substitute for the proper name of a familiar person, place or thing. Commonly used to express affection, a form of endearment, and sometimes amusement, it can also be used to express defamation of character. As a concept, it is ...

from the

Old French Old French (, , ; Modern French: ) was the language spoken in most of the northern half of France from approximately the 8th to the 14th centuries. Rather than a unified language, Old French was a linkage of Romance dialects, mutually intellig ...

, ''brunette'', which is a diminutive of ''brun'' meaning "brown", "dark brown". Another proposed origin of the name is from , a high quality

wool Wool is the textile fibre obtained from sheep and other mammals, especially goats, rabbits, and camelids. The term may also refer to inorganic materials, such as mineral wool and glass wool, that have properties similar to animal wool. ...

cloth originally dyed to a dark brown colour.

People with the surname

A. J. Burnett Allan James Burnett (born January 3, 1977), is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Philadelphia ...

(b. 1977), American professional baseball player * Alaina Burnett (b. 1977), Canadian voice actor * Alan Burnett (b. 1950), American television writer-producer * Alex Burnett (born 1987), baseball pitcher * Alexander Burnett (disambiguation), several people :* Alexander Burnett of Leys (died 1619), Laird of Crathes Castle :* Alexander Burnett (figure skater) in 1961 U.S. Figure Skating Championships :* Alexander Burnett (politician) (born 1973), Member of the Scottish Parliament :*

Alexander Burnett (musician) Alexander Burnett (also known as Alex Burnett) is a London-based singer, songwriter and music producer known for collaborations with major artists including DJ Snake, Hayden James, Thelma Plum, Flight Facilities, Elderbrook,Alison Wonderland, Ma ...

, Australian singer, songwriter and music producer :*Sir Alexander Burnett, 2nd Baronet (died 1663) of the Burnett baronets :*Sir Alexander Burnett, 4th Baronet (died 1758) of the Burnett baronets :*Sir Alexander Burnett, 9th Baronet (1789–1856) of the Burnett baronets :*Sir Alexander Edwin Burnett, 14th Baronet (1881–1959) of the Burnett baronets *

Allan Burnett Allan Burnett (12 January 1925 in Glasgow – 10 October 2007 in New Zealand) was a Scottish people, Scottish anarchist activist. He was a member of the Glasgow Anarchist Federation in his youth. When, in 1943, he resisted conscription to the ...

(1925–2007), Scottish anarchist activist *

Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy (October 15, 1900 – January 1, 1980) was an American heiress, rancher, horse breeder, philanthropist and art collector from Fort Worth, Texas. Early life Anne Burnett was born on October 15, 1900, in Fort Worth, Tex ...

(1900–1980), American heiress * Bill Burnett (1917–1994), South African archbishop *

Bobby Burnett Bobby Clell Burnett (January 4, 1943 – October 1, 2016) was a college and professional American football player. Originally a halfback from the University of Arkansas, Burnett in 1966, his first year with the Buffalo Bills of the American Fo ...

(b. 1943), American football player * Brian Burnett (1913–2011), British Royal Air Force officer *

Bryan Burnett Bryan Burnett is a Scottish television and radio presenter, currently best known for his work with BBC Radio Scotland. Burnett began his career at Northsound Radio in Aberdeen, before spending six years with Radio Clyde in Glasgow, where he pr ...

, Scottish radio and television personality * Calvin Burnett (disambiguation), several people :* Calvin Burnett (artist) (1921–2007), American artist and illustrator :* Calvin Burnett (Guyanese cricketer) (born 1954), Guyanese cricketer :* Calvin Burnett (Scottish cricketer) (born 1990), Scottish cricketer *

Carol Burnett Carol Creighton Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and writer. Her groundbreaking comedy variety show ''The Carol Burnett Show'', which originally aired on CBS was one of the first of its kind to be hosted ...

(b. 1933), American comedian * Charles Burnett (disambiguation) :*Charles Burnett of the Burnett baronets :* Charles Burnett III (died 2018), British land-speed record holder for steam driven vehicle :* Charles Burnett (British Army officer) (1843–1910), British Army general :*

Charles Burnett (director) Charles Burnett (; born April 13, 1944) is an American film director, film producer, writer, editor, actor, photographer, and cinematographer. His most popular films include '' Killer of Sheep'' (1978), ''My Brother's Wedding'' (1983), ''To Sleep ...

(born 1944), American film director :* Charles Burnett (officer of arms) (born 1940), Scottish Officer of Arms :* Charles Burnett (politician) (1875–1947), New Zealand politician :* Charles Burnett (RAF officer) became Australian Chief of the Air Staff :* Charles Hiram Burnett Sr., treasurer of the city of Seattle and businessman *

Colby Burnett Colby Burnett is the first ''Jeopardy!'' contestant to have won both the Teachers Tournament and the Tournament of Champions. Burnett, who at the time was a teacher at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois, won the Teachers Tournament in ...

, American ''Jeopardy!'' contestant and teacher * Cynthia S. Burnett (1840–1932), American educator, lecturer, reformer, editor * David Burnett (photojournalist), American photojournalist * David Burnett (politician) (b. 1942 or 1943), Arkansas politician and former judge * Deontay Burnett (born 1997), American football player * Dick Burnett (musician), American country singer *

Emily Burnett Emily Burnett (born 8 August 1997) is a Welsh actress. From 2017 to 2019, she portrayed the role of Charlie Morris in the CBBC series ''The Dumping Ground'', a role for which she won the 2019 British Academy Children's Award for Performer. In ...

(born 1997), Welsh actress *

Erin Burnett Erin Isabelle Burnett (born July 2, 1976) is an American news anchor, currently the anchor of ''Erin Burnett OutFront'' on CNN. She previously worked for CNBC as co-anchor of ''Squawk on the Street'' and the host of ''Street Signs''. Burnett has ...

, American financial analyst and reporter *

Frances Hodgson Burnett Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (24 November 1849 – 29 October 1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. She is best known for the three children's novels ''Little Lord Fauntleroy'' (published in 1885–1886), '' A Little ...

(1849–1924), born Frances Eliza Hodgson, English author * Garrett Burnett (1975–2022), Canadian ice hockey player * George Burnett (disambiguation) :*

George Burnett (ice hockey) George Burnett (born March 25, 1962) is the Sport management, general manager of the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League. Burnett previously played in the OHL with the London Knights, and later became a two-time Matt Leyden Trophy, OHL Coa ...

(born 1962), National Hockey League coach :*

George Burnett (officer of arms) George Burnett, LLD, WS (1822–1890) was a long-serving Scottish officer of arms. Life He was born on 9 March 1822 the second son of John Burnett, 5th Laird of Kemnay in Aberdeenshire. He trained as a lawyer (normal for the Lord Lyon) and in ...

(1822–1890), Lord Lyon King of Arms :*

George Burnett (writer) George Burnett (1776?–1811) was an English nonconformist minister, surgeon and tutor, known best as a writer in that time. Life He was the son of a farmer at Huntspill in Somerset, where he was born about 1776. After an introduction to classical ...

(1776?–1811), English nonconformist minister, known as a writer :*

George Burnett Barton George Burnett Barton (9 December 1836 – 12 September 1901) was an Australian lawyer, journalist and historian. Early life and education Barton was born in Sydney, the second son of William Barton and Mary Louise Barton, and elder brother of ...

(1836–1901), Australian lawyer :* George H. Burnett (1853–1927), Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice :*

George Murray Burnett Prof George Murray Burnett FRSE FRSA FRIC LLD (1921–1980) was a Scottish mathematician and chemist. He served as both Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University from 1974 until 1980. He is largely remembered for his work o ...

(1921–1980), mathematician and chemist :*

George Ritter Burnett George Ritter Burnett (April 23, 1858 – November 1, 1908) was a United States Army officer who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Life and career Burnett graduated from the United States Military Academy in ...

(1858–1908), United States Army officer and Medal of Honor recipient *

Georgina Burnett Georgina Burnett (born 7 December 1978) is an Australian-born British television presenter. Early life Burnett was born on 7 December 1978 in Sydney, Australia. When she was three years old, her family moved to the United Kingdom, settling in ...

(born 1978), Australian-born British television presenter * Gilbert Thomas Burnett (1800 – 1835) British botanist *

Graham Burnett Graham Peter Burnett (born 7 October 1965 in Tauranga) is a former New Zealand cricketer who played for the Wellington and the Northern Districts. Burnett played from the 1987–88 season until the 1994–95 season. In the 1991–92 he and R ...

(born 1965), New Zealand cricketer * Gregg Burnett (born 1987), Scottish footballer * Hamilton S. Burnett (1895–1973), justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court *

Henry Cornelius Burnett Henry Cornelius Burnett (October 25, 1825 – October 1, 1866) was an American politician who served as a Confederate States senator from Kentucky from 1862 to 1865. From 1855 to 1861, Burnett served four terms in the United States House of Repr ...

(1825–1866) American politician *

Henry John Burnett Henry John Burnett (5 January 1942 – 15 August 1963) was the last man to be hanged in Scotland, and the first in Aberdeen since 1891. He was tried at the high court in Aberdeen from 23 to 25 July 1963 for the murder of merchant seaman Thomas G ...

(1942–1963), last man to be hanged in Scotland *

Henry Lawrence Burnett Henry Lawrence Burnett (December 26, 1838 – January 4, 1916) was an American lawyer and, after serving as a major in the Cavalry Corps (Union Army), he was a colonel and Judge Advocate in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He wa ...

(1838–1916), American lawyer, Judge Advocate and colonel *

Howard Burnett (disambiguation) Howard Burnett may refer to: *Howard J. Burnett Howard Jerome Burnett (October 14, 1929 – June 16, 2019) was a president of Washington & Jefferson College. Life and career Burnett, a native of Holyoke, Massachusetts, earned a B.A. degree in p ...

, several people :* Howard J. Burnett (1929–2019), American president of Washington & Jefferson College :* Howard Burnett (athlete) (born 1961), Jamaican track and field athlete *

Hugh Burnett Hugh Burnett (July 14, 1918 – September 29, 1991) was an African-Canadian carpenter and a civil rights leader. A descendant of slaves, Hugh Burnett was a carpenter in the rural Canadian town of Dresden, Ontario. He was active in the National U ...

(1918–1991), African-Canadian civil rights leader *

Hugh Burnett (producer) Richard Hugh Burnett (21 July 1924 – 25 November 2011) was a British television producer and cartoonist. Biography Born in Sheffield, the son of a journalist who eventually became editor of the '' Methodist Recorder'', Burnett studied at the ...

(1924–2011), British television producer and cartoonist *

Ian Burnett, Baron Burnett of Maldon Ian Duncan Burnett, Baron Burnett of Maldon, (born 28 February 1958) is a British judge and the current Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales. Early life and education Burnett was born on 28 February 1958. He was educated at St John's Colleg ...

(b. 1958), Lord Chief Justice of England & Wales *

Ivy Compton-Burnett Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett, (; 5 June 188427 August 1969) was an English novelist, published in the original editions as I. Compton-Burnett. She was awarded the 1955 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for her novel ''Mother and Son''. Her works co ...

(1884–1969), English novelist *

Jamie Burnett Jamie Burnett (born 16 September 1975) is a Scottish former professional snooker player from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. A journeyman, Burnett was ranked within the world's top 64 players for 20 consecutive years between 1996 and 2016, reac ...

, Scottish snooker player * Jason Burnett (b. 1986), Canadian trampoline gymnast * Jean L. Burnett (1871–1907), New York politician * Jesse Burnett (b. 1946) American boxer * John Burnett (disambiguation), several people :*

John Burnett, Baron Burnett John Patrick Aubone Burnett, Baron Burnett (born 19 September 1945) is a Liberal Democrat politician in the United Kingdom, a member of the House of Lords, and was a Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon between 1997 and 2005 genera ...

(born 1945), British politician, Member of Parliament :*

John Burnett (advocate) John Burnett or John Burnet FRSE (1763 – 8 December 1810) was a Scottish advocate, judge and legal scholar. Life see He was the son of William Burnett of Monboddo, an advocate in Aberdeen, where he was born in 1763. He was admitted advocate ...

(c. 1764–1810), Scottish advocate and judge :* John Burnett (colonial secretary) (1781–1860), colonial secretary of Van Diemens Land :*

John Burnett (cricketer) John David Burnett (25 February 1840 – 18 June 1878) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Surrey. Having played from 1882 to 1890, he appeared in five first-class matches. His brother was Ernest Burnett, who was also a first-c ...

(1840–1878), English cricketer :* John Burnett (footballer) (born 1939), English association (soccer) footballer :* John Burnett (historian) (1925–2006), English social historian :* John Burnett (judge) (1831–1890), American judge on the Oregon Supreme Court :* John Burnett (merchant) (1729–1784), Aberdeen merchant :* John Burnett (priest) ( fl. 1955–1969), Australian Anglican priest :* John Burnett (rugby league), English rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s :*

John Burnett (trade unionist) John Burnett (21 June 1842 – 30 January 1914) was an English trade unionist. Born at Alnwick in Northumberland, Burnett was an illegitimate son of John Burnett, a shoemaker, and Margaret Anderson. He was educated at the Duke of Northumber ...

(1842–1914), British trade unionist and civil servant :*

John George Burnett John George Burnett, OBE (30 March 1876 – 20 January 1962) was Unionist MP for Aberdeen North from 1931 to 1935, defeating William Wedgwood Benn at the 1931 general election. The son of Dr George Burnett, sometime Lord Lyon King of Arms ...

(1876–1962), British politician, Member of Parliament :* John Harrison Burnett (1922–2007), British botanist and mycologist :* John L. Burnett (1854–1919), U.S. Representative from Alabama :* John Napier Burnett (1899–1989), Canadian educator *

Johnny Burnett (baseball) John Henderson Burnett (November 1, 1904 – August 12, 1959) was an American professional baseball player who appeared primarily as a shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1927 to 1935 for the Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Browns. Bur ...

(1904–1959), American baseball player * Joseph Burnett (1899–1941), Australian naval officer * Justin Burnett (b. 1973), American film composer * Kaelin Burnett (b. 1989), American football player * Karl Burnett (b. 1976), New Zealand actor *

Kevin Burnett Kevin Bradley Burnett (born December 24, 1982) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders. He played college football at the Universit ...

(b. 1982), American football player *

Leo Burnett Leo Burnett (October 21, 1891 – June 7, 1971) was an American advertising executive and the founder of Leo Burnett Company, Inc. He was responsible for creating some of advertising's most well-known characters and campaigns of the 20th cent ...

(1891–1971), American advertising executive * Margaret Burnett (b. 1949), American computer scientist *

Mark Burnett Mark Burnett (born 17 July 1960) is a television producer who is the former Chairman of MGM Worldwide Television Group. He is best known for creating and producing the reality shows ''The Apprentice'', '' Survivor'', ''The Voice'', and ''Sh ...

(b. 1960), British-born American television producer * Maud Burnett (1863—1950), English politician *

Max Burnett Max Burnett (born July 24, 1969) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer who has been active in film and television since 1991. He directed the football sleeper hit ''Possums'' in 1998 In 2008 he created and executive produced the ...

(b. 1969), American TV & film writer, director and producer * McKinley Burnett (1897–1968), American school desegregation pioneer *

Mikey Burnett Michael Wayne Burnett (born April 12, 1974) is a former American mixed martial artist who was a member of the fight team the Lion's Den. Burnett lost a controversial decision to Pat Miletich in a UFC title fight for the UFC Welterweight Champio ...

(b. 1974), American mixed martial artist *

Nastassja Burnett Nastassja Burnett (born 20 February 1992) is an Italian former professional tennis Tennis is a racket sport that is played either individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each play ...

(b. 1992), Italian tennis player * O. H. Burnett (1872–1906), American politician and lawyer *

Paul Burnett Paul Burnett (born 26 November 1943) is an English radio disc jockey. Early career Burnett began his radio career while in the Royal Air Force in the Persian Gulf in 1964. In 1966 he joined offshore radio station, Radio 270, broadcasting off ...

(1943), English radio disc jockey *

Peter Hardeman Burnett Peter Hardeman Burnett (November 15, 1807May 17, 1895) was an American politician who served as the first elected Governor of California from December 20, 1849, to January 9, 1851. Burnett was elected Governor almost one year before California's ...

(1807–1895), first civilian American Governor of California *

Richard Burnett Richard Burnett, also known as Bugs Burnett, is a Canadian writer, editor, journalist, and columnist. He is known as an often controversial fixture of the Montreal media, with his writing sometimes attracting attention internationally. His colu ...

, Canadian writer, editor, journalist and columnist * Richie Burnett (b. 1967), Welsh professional darts player *

Rob Burnett (American football) Robert Barry Burnett (born August 27, 1967) is a former defensive end who played in the NFL for 14 seasons. High school and college Burnett attended Newfield High School located on Long Island, New York. He played college football at Syracuse ...

(b. 1967), American football player *

Rob Burnett (producer) Rob Burnett (born July 8, 1962) is a producer, director and writer, best known for being the executive producer of ''Late Show with David Letterman'' and as the former president of Worldwide Pants. He is a five-time Emmy award winner, and has rec ...

(b. 1962), former head writer for David Letterman * Ron Burnett (b. 1947), British author, professor *

Samuel Burk Burnett Samuel Burk Burnett (January 1, 1849 – June 27, 1922) was an American cattleman and rancher from Texas, owner of the 6666 Ranch, and namesake of Burkburnett, Texas. Early life Samuel Burk Burnett was born on January 1, 1849, in Bates Coun ...

(1849–1922), American cattleman and rancher from Texas *

Sean Burnett Sean Richard Burnett (born September 17, 1982) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and Washington Nationals. Amateur care ...

(b. 1982), American baseball player * Simon Burnett (b. 1983), British swimmer * Stefan Corbin Burnett, better known as MC Ride, singer for Death Grips *

Suzanne Rochon-Burnett Suzanne Rochon-Burnett, (March 10, 1935 – March 4, 2006) was a Canadian Métis business woman. Biography Born in Sainte-Adèle, Quebec, she was the first aboriginal person in Canada to own and operate a private commercial radio station, W ...

(1935–2006), Canadian businesswoman *

T Bone Burnett Joseph Henry "T Bone" Burnett III (born January 14, 1948) is an American record producer, guitarist and songwriter. He rose to fame as a guitarist in Bob Dylan's band during the 1970s. He has received multiple Grammy awards for his work in fil ...

(b. 1948), born Joseph Henry Burnett, American singer songwriter *

Thomas Stuart Burnett Thomas Stuart Burnett ARSA (4 July 1853 – 8 March 1888) was a Scottish sculptor in the 19th century. His two principal claims to fame is as one of the chosen sculptors of the figures depicting characters from the novels of Sir Walter S ...

(1853–1888), Scottish sculptor * Sir Thomas Burnett, 3rd Baronet (1658–1714) *

Tom Burnett Thomas Edward Burnett Jr. (May 29, 1963 – September 11, 2001) was an American who was the vice-president and chief operating officer of Thoratec Corporation, a medical devices company based in Pleasanton, California; he resided in nearby San ...

(1963–2001), American COO * Walter Burnett Jr. (b. 1963), American politician * Wayne Burnett (b. 1971), English football player and manager * Webbie Burnett (born 1967), American football player *

William Burnett (disambiguation) William Burnett may refer to: * William Burnett (1779–1861), British physician * William Burnett (mayor), politician from New Zealand, see Mayor of Dunedin * W. R. Burnett (William Riley Burnett, 1899–1982), American novelist and screenwriter * ...

William Burnett Sir William Burnett, KCB, FRS (16 January 1779 – 16 February 1861) was a British physician who served as Physician-General of the Royal Navy. Early life Burnett was born in Montrose, Scotland on 16 January 1779 and attended Montrose Gramm ...

(1779–1861), British physician :*

William Burnett (mayor) Sir William Burnett, KCB, FRS (16 January 1779 – 16 February 1861) was a British physician who served as Physician-General of the Royal Navy. Early life Burnett was born in Montrose, Scotland on 16 January 1779 and attended Montrose Gramm ...

, politician from New Zealand, see

Mayor of Dunedin The Mayor of Dunedin is the head of the local government, the city council of Dunedin, New Zealand. The Mayor's role is "to provide leadership to the other elected members of the territorial authority, be a leader in the community and perform c ...

William Burnett (preacher) William Burnett was a former President of Franklin College in New Athens, Ohio, serving from 1839 to 1840. He also served as Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARPC), as it exists today, is the hi ...

, president of Franklin College, New Athens, Ohio :*

William Farquharson Burnett Commodore William Farquharson Burnett, (1815 – 7 February 1863) was a senior officer in the Royal Navy. Naval career Burnett was appointed a lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1838. Promoted to captain in 1854, he commanded ''Tortoise'' at ...

(c. 1837 – 1863), senior officer in the Royal Navy :*

W. R. Burnett William Riley Burnett (November 25, 1899 April 25, 1982) was an American novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for the crime novel ''Little Caesar'', the film adaptation of which is considered the first of the classic American gangster ...

(William Riley Burnett, 1899–1982), American novelist and screenwriter

Characters

Bronc Burnett Bronc Burnett is the central character in a series of 27 football, baseball, and scouting novels for adolescent boys set in Sonora, New Mexico, written by Wilfred McCormick between 1948 and 1967. List of titles #''The Three-Two Pitch'' (1948) #'' ...

, central character in a series of children's books by Wilfred McCormick

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