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

Burbey, 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 Burbey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burbey in America

Burbey is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burbey surname appeared 245 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 Burbey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burbey 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 Burbey

The surname Burbey has its origins in England, with records of the name dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "bourbe," meaning "mud" or "mire," potentially referring to a person who lived near a muddy or marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burbey can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1196, where a person named William Burbey is listed as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already established in England by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Burby, Burbey, and Burbie, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time period. These variations are often found in historical records like the Hundred Rolls of 1273 and the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire from 1301.

The name Burbey has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Sir John Burbey, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century. He is mentioned in the Patent Rolls of 1334 and is recorded as having fought in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another notable figure was William Burbey, a merchant and alderman who was active in the city of London during the 15th century. He is recorded in the City of London Records from 1450 and is said to have been involved in the wool trade with the Low Countries.

In the 16th century, the name Burbey appears in the registers of the Parish of St. Giles in London, where a family by that name resided. One member of this family, John Burbey (1523-1591), was a prominent merchant and landowner who served as a Sheriff of the City of London in 1572.

During the 17th century, the name Burbey is found in various parish records across England, including in the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Thomas Burbey (1602-1677), a landowner and Justice of the Peace in Gloucestershire, mentioned in the County Records of 1654.

In the 18th century, the surname Burbey continued to be present in various parts of England, with records of the name appearing in parish registers and legal documents. One notable individual was Samuel Burbey (1712-1782), a successful merchant in the city of Bristol, who is mentioned in the City Records of 1755.

Throughout its history, the name Burbey has been associated with various professions, including landowners, merchants, and members of the gentry. While not a particularly common surname, it has maintained a presence in England for several centuries, with its origins likely rooted in the Old French word "bourbe" and its connection to muddy or marshy areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burbey

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

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

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