Bourret Family History
Bourret Name Meaning
Altered form of French Bourré: from the ancient Germanic personal name Bodrad composed of the elements bod ‘messenger’ and rad ‘counsel’. French: derivative of bourre ‘coarse untreated wool’ or of bure ‘frieze’ probably used as an occupational name for a manufacturer of or dealer in wool or frieze. French (Massif Central): nickname from the archaic word borret ‘young bull’.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022