2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Burberry
From the Old English words "burr" (brushwood) and "berry" (berry-bearing plant).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Burberry. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Burberry 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Burberry with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Burberry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Burberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Burberry
Among Census respondents with the surname Burberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Burberry 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 Burberry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Burberry
Burberry appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,193 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 2,193 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 Burberry 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 | #147,253 | #149,446 | -1.5% |
| Count | 112 | 110 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Burberry bearers went from 112 to 110 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 2,193 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #149,446.
FAQ
Burberry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Burberry?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Burberry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Burberry?
Burberry ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Burberry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Burberry.
Has Burberry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Burberry went from 112 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Burberry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Burberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Burberry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Burberry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Hispanic (2.7%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Burberry (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 Burberry mean?
From the Old English words "burr" (brushwood) and "berry" (berry-bearing plant). 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 Burberry (0.04 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 have the last name Burberry?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Burberry on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.