Description:
BAHURSIG is an occupational surname, derived from the Middle High German word bahur 'barbarian, foreigner' (cf. Dutch bahur, German bahur, Swedish bahar). The Middle High German word is first recorded in the 12th century, and is derived from the Proto-Germanic word *bahuz meaning 'foreigner, savage'. The surname may refer to: 1. A person who is of foreign descent or origin. 2. An inhabitant of a place where foreigners are common, such as a bar or tavern. 3. A person who works in a trade or profession which is usually carried out by foreigners, such as a trader, cobbler, or tailor. 4. A person who is eccentric or unusual in behaviour, character, or appearance. 5. A person who has a distinctive accent or dialect. 6. A person who is skilled in a particular trade or profession, such as a blacksmith, carpenter, or tailor.
