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

Burbrink, 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 Burbrink surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burbrink in America

Burbrink is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burbrink surname appeared 314 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 Burbrink.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burbrink 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 Burbrink

The surname Burbrink has its origins in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "burcht," meaning a fortified town or castle, and "brink," which refers to a grassy area or village green. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked in fortified towns or castles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Utrecht, where a certain Gerrit Burbrink was mentioned in a document from 1487. The spelling variations during this period included Borbrink, Burrbrink, and Buerbrink.

In the 16th century, the name appears in records from the town of Zwolle, where a family by the name of Burbrink was recorded as landowners. This could indicate that the name was associated with a specific location or estate in that region.

During the 17th century, the Burbrink surname gained prominence in the Netherlands, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Jan Burbrink (1620-1688), a merchant and alderman in the city of Amsterdam. Another was Pieter Burbrink (1645-1707), a renowned painter known for his landscapes and still life works.

As the Dutch explored and colonized various parts of the world, the Burbrink name spread to other regions. In the 18th century, records show a Cornelis Burbrink (1712-1783) who was a soldier in the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia).

The 19th century saw the Burbrink name appearing in various parts of Europe, including Germany and Belgium. One notable figure from this period was Hendrik Burbrink (1834-1898), a Dutch-born architect who designed several prominent buildings in Brussels.

While the Burbrink surname may not be as widely known as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, soldiers, and architects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burbrink

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

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

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