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

Birru, 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 Birru surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Birru in America

Birru is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Birru surname appeared 121 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 Birru.

The history of the last name Birru

The surname BIRRU is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont. It likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 11th and 15th centuries. The name is thought to derive from the Italian word "birro," which referred to a bailiff or a law enforcement official.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BIRRU can be found in a legal document from the city of Turin, dated 1387. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Birru" who was employed as a bailiff in the service of the local nobility. It is possible that the name initially distinguished individuals who held similar positions of authority.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family bearing the name BIRRU residing in the town of Asti, located in the Piedmont region. A notable member of this family was Pietro BIRRU (c. 1430-1495), who served as a magistrate and played a role in mediating disputes between local noble families.

During the Renaissance period, the surname BIRRU began to appear in other parts of Italy as well. In the 16th century, a merchant named Giulio BIRRU (c. 1510-1578) from Florence is mentioned in historical records for his successful trading ventures in the Mediterranean region.

As the years progressed, the surname BIRRU continued to be associated with various professions and occupations. In the 17th century, a renowned painter named Antonio BIRRU (1625-1693) from Naples gained recognition for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in southern Italy.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname BIRRU was Carlo BIRRU (1785-1862), a scholar and linguist from Milan who contributed to the study of ancient languages and authored several books on etymology and grammar.

While the name BIRRU may have originated from a specific occupation, it eventually became a widespread surname across Italy, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Birru

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

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 Birru 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 Birru was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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