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

Burbage, 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 Burbage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burbage in America

Burbage is the 18286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burbage surname appeared 1,518 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Burbage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burbage 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 Burbage

The surname Burbage is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "burh" and "bacce," which together mean "dweller by the small fortified place." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a small fortified settlement or a manor house.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname Burbage can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Burbache." This entry likely refers to a place name rather than a person, as was common practice at the time.

In the 13th century, the surname is documented in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Burbache" and "Burbach." These early spellings highlight the evolution of the name over time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Burbage was Richard Burbage, a renowned English actor and theatre proprietor. He was born in 1567 and is considered one of the most famous actors of the Elizabethan era, having performed in several of William Shakespeare's plays.

Another notable person with the surname Burbage was James Burbage, born around 1530. He was an actor and theatre owner who established one of the first permanent theatres in London, known as "The Theatre." This venue played a significant role in the development of English Renaissance theatre.

In the 16th century, the surname Burbage was also associated with the village of Burbage in Wiltshire, England. The place name itself is derived from the same Old English words that gave rise to the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and fortified settlements.

During the 17th century, the surname Burbage is recorded in various parish registers and legal documents, indicating its continued use across England. One notable figure from this period was Robert Burbage, an English actor born in 1579, who was the son of the aforementioned James Burbage and brother of Richard Burbage.

Another individual with the surname Burbage was Henry Burbage, a 17th-century English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire. He published several religious works during his lifetime.

Throughout its history, the surname Burbage has maintained its association with England and the English language, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage and the significance of fortified settlements in medieval times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burbage

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

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

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