Burelle

Burelle is a surname of French origin. It is derived from the Old French word "burel," referring to a coarse, woolen cloth of a brownish or greyish color. This cloth was commonly used for making monks' robes and garments worn by poorer people. As a surname, Burelle likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold burel cloth, or perhaps as a nickname for someone who commonly wore it. The name is found primarily in France and Canada, particularly in regions with historical French settlement. Variants of the name include Burel, Burell, and Burellet.