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

Buranen, 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 Buranen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buranen in America

Buranen is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buranen surname appeared 106 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 Buranen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buranen 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 Buranen

The surname BURANEN has its origins in Finland, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Finnish word "buranen," which means "sandy" or "gravelly." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked on sandy or gravelly land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BURANEN can be found in the Finnish parish records from the late 1500s. These records mention a family by the name of BURANEN residing in the village of Kuortane, located in the western region of Finland.

In the 17th century, the name BURANEN appeared in several historical documents related to land ownership and taxation in the Finnish provinces of Ostrobothnia and Satakunta. These records indicate that families with the surname BURANEN were involved in agricultural activities and land cultivation.

A notable figure bearing the name BURANEN was Jaakko Buranen (1712-1788), a Finnish farmer and landowner from the village of Lapua. He is recognized for his contributions to the development of farming techniques in the region and for his involvement in local community affairs.

Another individual of historical significance was Liisa Buranen (1742-1824), a renowned weaver and textile artist from the town of Närpiö. Her intricate and vibrant woven textiles were highly sought after and are now displayed in various museums across Finland.

In the 19th century, the BURANEN surname gained recognition with the birth of Juho Buranen (1835-1912), a prominent Finnish linguist and scholar. He played a crucial role in documenting and preserving the Finnish language, particularly its dialects and regional variations.

The name BURANEN can also be found in the Finnish military records from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Notable individuals include Antti Buranen (1876-1945), a decorated soldier who served in the Finnish Civil War, and Simo Buranen (1892-1967), a highly regarded military strategist during World War II.

Throughout history, the BURANEN surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Finland, particularly in the western and central parts of the country. While the name has evolved in its spelling and variations, its roots remain firmly tied to the Finnish language and the country's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buranen

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

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

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