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

Bura, 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 Bura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bura in America

Bura is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bura surname appeared 228 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 Bura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bura 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 Bura

The surname "BURA" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "bura," which means a strong, cold northeasterly wind that blows across the Adriatic Sea. The name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who lived in an area where this wind was particularly prevalent or forceful.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the 16th century, where a certain Giovanni Bura was mentioned as a landowner in the town of Reggio Calabria. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, there are records of a family named Bura residing in the city of Naples. One notable member was Antonio Bura (1610-1688), a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who published several influential works on the legal system of the Kingdom of Naples.

During the 18th century, the name appears in various church records and census documents across southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Campania. One notable figure from this period was Filippo Bura (1732-1801), a renowned painter from the town of Cosenza, whose works can still be found in several churches and museums in the area.

In the 19th century, the name gained some recognition outside of Italy as well. For example, there is a record of a French nobleman named Charles-Émile Bura (1822-1895), who served as a diplomat and was appointed as the French ambassador to several countries, including Spain and Portugal.

Another notable individual was Giuseppe Bura (1864-1927), an Italian engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of early automotive technology. He is credited with designing and building one of the first gasoline-powered vehicles in Italy.

Throughout history, the surname "BURA" has maintained a strong presence, particularly in southern Italy, where it originated. While not among the most common Italian surnames, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including lawyers, artists, diplomats, and inventors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bura

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

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

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