Find out how popular the last name Birckett is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Birckett.

Birckett, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Birckett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Birckett in America

Birckett is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Birckett surname appeared 104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Birckett.

The history of the last name Birckett

The surname Birckett is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name referring to a small village or hamlet. The surname may have stemmed from the Old English words "byrig" meaning a fortified place or town, and "get" meaning a gap or opening, suggesting a place situated near the entrance to a fortified town or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Birckett can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from the year 1186, where a person named Robert de Bircket is mentioned. This indicates that the surname was already in use by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records across different counties in England, such as the Feet of Fines for Warwickshire in 1240, where a William de Birchet is listed, and the Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire in 1275, which mention a John de Burchet.

The Birckett surname is also found in the renowned Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and taxation compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. In this historical document, there is a reference to a place called "Birchet" in Derbyshire, which may have been the origin of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Birckett throughout history include:

1. Sir John Birckett (1615-1692), an English landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire in the 17th century.

2. Robert Birckett (1760-1832), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Naval General Service Medal for his contributions.

3. Elizabeth Birckett (1822-1901), a pioneering British educator and advocate for women's education, who founded the Birckett School for Girls in London in 1854.

4. Henry Birckett (1867-1943), a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Twickenham Town Hall and the Birckett Memorial Library.

5. Alice Birckett (1905-1987), a British author and playwright known for her historical novels set in medieval England, such as "The Falcon and the Dove" and "The Wayward Wind."

While the surname Birckett is not among the most common in modern times, its historical roots and variations showcase the rich tapestry of English surnames and their origins, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped them over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Birckett

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Birckett.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Birckett was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Birckett was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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