2000
#36,630
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 576
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.21
Very Rare Last name
Burbano
A Spanish surname of unknown origin, potentially referring to a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 947 Americans carry the last name Burbano. That puts it at #30,311 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.28 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 361,937 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Burbano surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
947
1 in 361,937
Census rank
#30,311
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
826
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 826 bearers of the surname Burbano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.28 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 30311th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Burbano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.5%. The next largest groups are White (10.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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During the Middle Ages, the name Burbano appeared in various historical documents, including the Fueros de Aragón, a compilation of regional laws and customs from the 13th century.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Burbano
Among Census respondents with the surname Burbano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.5%. The next largest groups are White (10.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Burbano bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Burbano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino85.5% · 706
- White10.4% · 86
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.3% · 19
- Two or more races1.5% · 12
- Black or African American0.4% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Burbano
Burbano appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#54,530
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 378
-198 bearers (-34.4%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 17,900 places
2020
#30,311
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 826
+448 bearers (+118.5%)
Per 100,000 0.28
Rank movement Up 24,219 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #36,630 | 576 | 0.21 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #54,530 | 378 | 0.13 | -198 bearers (-34.4%) | Down 17,900 places |
| 2020 | #30,311 | 826 | 0.28 | +448 bearers (+118.5%) | Up 24,219 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Burbano surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,530 | #30,311 | 44.4% |
| Count | 378 | 826 | 118.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.28 | 112.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Burbano bearers went from 378 to 826 (+118.5% change). The surname moved up 24,219 positions in the national ranking, going from #54,530 to #30,311.
FAQ
Burbano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Burbano?
Name Census estimates that about 947 living Americans carry the surname Burbano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 361,937 residents.
How common is Burbano?
Burbano ranks #30,311 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.28 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 826 people with the surname Burbano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (947), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.28 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.28 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Burbano.
Has Burbano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Burbano went from 378 recorded bearers to 826. That is an increase of 448 (+118.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #54,530 to #30,311.
What does the Census say about the background of Burbano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Burbano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.5%. The next largest groups are White (10.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Burbano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.5% (706 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Burbano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (85.5%), White (10.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Burbano (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Burbano mean?
A Spanish surname of unknown origin, potentially referring to a place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Burbano (0.28 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Burbano?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Burbano? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.