Burnis is of Scottish origin, derived from the surname 'Burns', which is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic 'Mac an Bhàrd' meaning 'son of the bard'. It was originally a Scottish Clan name, reflecting the family's profession as poets and musicians in medieval Scotland. The name Burnis is composed of two elements: 'burn', meaning stream or brook, and 'is' which signifies 'from' or 'of'. Thus, Burnis could be interpreted as 'from the stream'. This unique name adds a touch of Scottish heritage to its bearer.
"Over the span of a century (1912-1986), the name Burnis experienced fluctuating popularity with a total of 842 babies given this name. The highest number of births occurred in 1925 with 29, while the lowest was recorded in 1962 and again in 1986 with only 5 births each year."