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

Burchard, 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 Burchard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burchard in America

Burchard is the 11988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burchard surname appeared 2,605 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Burchard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burchard 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 Burchard

The surname Burchard originates from Germany, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old German words "burg" meaning "fortress" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy." This suggests the name may have been associated with individuals who resided near fortified settlements or those known for their bravery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burchard can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the 9th century. This manuscript mentions a nobleman named Burchard von Worms, who held significant influence in the region during that era.

In the 11th century, the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, includes references to individuals with the surname Burchard. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its German origins and was present in other parts of Europe by this time.

The name Burchard was particularly prevalent in certain regions of Germany, such as Saxony and Bavaria. Historical records from the 13th century mention Burchard von Querfurt, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived from 965 to 1025. Another notable figure was Burchard von Wormbs, a German bishop and canonist who lived from 950 to 1025.

In the 14th century, the name Burchard appeared in the records of the city of Cologne, where it was associated with a prominent family of merchants and traders. One member of this family, Burchard von Köln, served as a city councilor and played a significant role in the city's economic affairs during the late 1300s.

Moving forward to the 16th century, Burchard von Spitzenberg, a German knight and military commander, gained recognition for his service in the Imperial Army during the Schmalkaldic War (1546-1547). He was born in 1499 and died in 1564.

Another individual of note was Burchard von Biberstein, a Swiss nobleman and statesman who lived from 1495 to 1548. He played a crucial role in the political and diplomatic affairs of Switzerland during the Reformation period.

Over the centuries, the surname Burchard has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Burchardt, Burckhardt, and Burkhardt, reflecting regional differences and linguistic adaptations. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in its German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burchard

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

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

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