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

Burall, 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 Burall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burall in America

Burall is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burall surname appeared 114 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 Burall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burall 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 Burall

The surname Burall is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the county of Suffolk, where it was derived from a topographic name for someone who lived near a small stream or rivulet, known as a "burr" or "bore" in Old English.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, a census-like record from 1273, which mentions a John de la Bure. This spelling variation suggests a connection to the word "bore" and its association with a small watercourse.

In the 13th and 14th centuries, the name appeared in various forms such as Burre, Bore, Bure, and Boor, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in spelling conventions of the time. These variations were often influenced by the local pronunciation and the scribes' interpretation of the name.

The Burall surname has a rich history, with notable individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries. One such figure was William Burall, a prominent merchant from London who lived during the 16th century and was actively involved in the Levant Company, which traded with the Ottoman Empire.

Another notable bearer of the Burall name was John Burall, a painter and engraver who flourished in the late 17th century. His works were highly regarded, and he is particularly known for his skillful engravings of landscapes and architectural subjects.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Thomas Burall (1732-1805), a renowned poet and playwright from Gloucestershire. His works were widely acclaimed and celebrated during his lifetime, cementing his place in the annals of English literature.

Moving into the 19th century, the Burall surname was associated with the world of academia and science. One notable figure was Professor Charles Burall (1824-1892), a distinguished botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life and published several influential works on the subject.

The name Burall has also been linked to various place names throughout England, such as Burall Green in Suffolk and Burall Farm in Gloucestershire, further reinforcing its connection to the local geography and topography.

While the Burall surname may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and diverse representations across various fields and time periods serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of this English surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burall

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

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

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