Burnett

Burnett is primarily a surname of British origin and is occasionally used as a given name. The name has several spelling variants, including Burnet and Burnette, and is found among populations in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, and other English-speaking regions.

Geography and places bearing the name Burnett appear in multiple countries. A notable feature is the Burnett River, a major river in Queensland, Australia. In the United States, Burnett County is a county in Wisconsin. The name is also used for smaller communities, streets, and other local features in various places.

Notable usage and context: Burnett is carried by many individuals across politics, science, the arts, and sports, reflecting its broad distribution in English-speaking societies. The name also appears in the titles of organizations, institutions, and facilities named after people bearing the surname. Burnett is sometimes confused with Burnet, a variant spelling that can refer to different places and persons. See also Burnet for related names and uses.