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

Bournias, 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 Bournias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bournias in America

Bournias is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bournias surname appeared 162 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 Bournias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bournias to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bournias

The surname Bournias is of Greek origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Greek island of Crete, where the name was commonly found in various regions and villages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bournias can be found in a 16th-century manuscript documenting the inhabitants of the village of Anogeia, located in the mountainous region of Crete. The document mentions a family with the surname Bournias, indicating their presence in the area during that time period.

The name Bournias is thought to be derived from the Greek word "vourna," which means "well" or "spring." This suggests that the surname may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or owned a well or spring, a valuable resource in the arid regions of Crete.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Ioannis Bournias was a renowned painter and iconographer from the village of Margarites, Crete. His works adorned several churches and monasteries across the island, and he is considered one of the most influential artists of the Cretan Renaissance.

Another individual named Georgios Bournias, born in 1820 in the village of Anogeia, played a significant role in the Cretan Revolt against Ottoman rule in the late 19th century. He was a respected military leader and strategist, contributing to the island's struggle for independence.

In the early 20th century, a scholar named Emmanouil Bournias, born in 1885 in Heraklion, Crete, made significant contributions to the study of Cretan literature and folklore. His published works and research helped preserve and document the rich cultural heritage of the island.

Another notable figure with the surname Bournias was Aristidis Bournias, a renowned architect born in 1914 in Chania, Crete. He was responsible for designing numerous iconic buildings and structures across Greece, including the Athens Hilton Hotel and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

While the surname Bournias has its roots in Crete, it has since spread to other parts of Greece and the Greek diaspora around the world. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the island's rich history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bournias

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

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 Bournias 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bournias has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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