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

Burbano, 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 Burbano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burbano in America

Burbano is the 54530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burbano surname appeared 378 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 Burbano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burbano 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 Burbano

The surname Burbano is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the regions of Aragon and Navarre in northern Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "burua," which means "head" or "summit," suggesting that the name may have originated from a geographical location or a descriptive nickname.

During the Middle Ages, the name Burbano appeared in various historical documents, including the Fueros de Aragón, a compilation of regional laws and customs from the 13th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document dated 1247, which mentions a certain Pedro de Burbano as a landowner in the village of Burbáguena, located in the province of Teruel, Aragon.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Juan de Burbano was a renowned explorer and conquistador who accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to Peru. Burbano played a significant role in the conquest of the Inca Empire and is mentioned in historical accounts of the time.

Another notable individual with the surname Burbano was Andrés de Burbano, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Netherlands during the Eighty Years' War in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in various battles against the Dutch rebel forces.

In the 18th century, a family of the Burbano name rose to prominence in the region of Navarre. One of its members, Martín de Burbano, was a respected lawyer and politician who held influential positions in the local government and served as a magistrate in the Royal Court of Navarre.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a famous figure named Ignacio Burbano emerged as a renowned poet and playwright in Ecuador. He was celebrated for his literary works, which captured the essence of Ecuadorian culture and traditions.

Throughout its history, the surname Burbano has been associated with various geographic locations, such as the village of Burbáguena in Aragon, where it is believed to have originated. Additionally, variations of the name, including Burbano de Lara and Burbano de Ercilla, have been recorded, often indicating a connection to specific noble families or lineages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burbano

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

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

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