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

Burau, 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 Burau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burau in America

Burau is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burau surname appeared 322 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 Burau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burau 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 Burau

The surname Burau is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "burg," meaning "fortified town" or "castle." The name was likely first used to denote someone who lived near or worked in a castle or fortified settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burau can be found in the Codex Falkensteinensis, a 13th-century manuscript documenting the history of the Falkenstein region in present-day Saxony, Germany. The document mentions a landowner named Heinrich Burau who held significant property and influence in the area around 1240.

In the 14th century, the name Burau appeared in various records and chronicles throughout German-speaking regions, often associated with noble families or landowners. For example, the Annales Boemorum, a chronicle of Bohemian history, mentions a knight named Konrad Burau who participated in a battle against the Hussites in 1429.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname Burau. One such figure was Johannes Burau (1492-1563), a Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Saxony. Another was Hieronymus Burau (1545-1611), a German composer and organist who served as the court musician for the Duke of Saxe-Coburg.

In the 17th century, the name Burau was found in various records and documents across Germany, including church registers and tax rolls. One notable individual from this time was Hans Burau (1625-1698), a celebrated goldsmith and engraver who created intricate works of art for the nobility in Dresden.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several prominent figures bearing the Burau surname. Karl Burau (1805-1890) was a German mathematician and professor at the University of Königsberg, renowned for his contributions to the field of topology. Another notable individual was Wilhelm Burau (1830-1905), a German architect who designed numerous public buildings and churches in the neo-Romanesque style.

Throughout its history, the surname Burau has maintained strong ties to its German roots, with various branches and spellings emerging in different regions. While the name is not as widespread as some other German surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural, intellectual, and artistic spheres of German society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burau

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

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

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