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

Burberry, 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 Burberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burberry in America

Burberry is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burberry surname appeared 112 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 Burberry.

The history of the last name Burberry

The surname Burberry is an English name that originated in the county of Yorkshire during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "burh" meaning a fortified town or borough, and "byrig" meaning a dwelling or habitation, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or in a borough town.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Burberry surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Burberie" and is associated with landholdings in the village of Burberry, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the Burberry surname appeared in various records and documents, often with slight variations in spelling such as "Burberie," "Burbury," and "Burburie." These variations were likely due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that period.

One notable figure bearing the Burberry surname was Sir John Burberry (1542-1612), a wealthy English merchant and landowner who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1603. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and for funding the construction of several churches and almshouses in the city.

Another prominent individual with the Burberry name was William Burberry (1676-1744), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works, including "A Discourse on the Nature and Design of the Lord's Supper" published in 1726.

In the 19th century, the Burberry surname gained further recognition with the establishment of the iconic British fashion brand Burberry by Thomas Burberry (1835-1926). Born in Basingstoke, Hampshire, Burberry founded the company in 1856 and is credited with popularizing the iconic trench coat design.

Other notable figures with the Burberry surname include the English actor and playwright Richard Burberry (1892-1972), known for his roles in several classical theater productions, and the Australian cricketer John Burberry (1915-1997), who played for the Australian national team in the 1930s and 1940s.

While the Burberry surname may not be among the most common in England, it has a rich history that spans centuries and is deeply rooted in the medieval origins of the English language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burberry

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

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 Burberry 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.

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

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