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

Burchett, 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 Burchett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burchett in America

Burchett is the 4270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burchett surname appeared 8,318 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Burchett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burchett 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 Burchett

The surname Burchett is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "burh" meaning "fortified dwelling" and "cet" meaning "cottage" or "hut." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a small dwelling near a fortified town or castle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burchett can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Burchet" in this famous manuscript, indicating its presence in England during the Norman period.

The Burchett surname is also associated with various place names in England, such as Burchett's Green in Berkshire and Burchetts Farm in Buckinghamshire. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the Burchett surname who once resided or owned land in these areas.

One notable bearer of the Burchett name was Sir John Burchett (1653-1726), an English naval officer and author who served as the Secretary of the Admiralty. He wrote several works on naval history and maritime affairs during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

Another prominent figure with the Burchett surname was Richard Burchett (1815-1875), an English landscape painter known for his depictions of rural scenes and coastal landscapes. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious galleries during the Victorian era.

In the 16th century, the Burchett family held lands in the county of Wiltshire, as evidenced by the mention of a William Burchett in records from 1564. This suggests that the family had established roots in this region during the Tudor period.

The Burchett name can also be found in various spellings throughout history, such as Burchitt, Burchitt, and Burchytt. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, phonetic interpretations, and the inconsistencies in record-keeping practices of the time.

Other notable individuals bearing the Burchett surname include Nellie Burchett (1889-1964), an Australian author and journalist known for her work on women's issues and social reform, and David Burchett (born 1932), a British naval officer who served as the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff from 1986 to 1989.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burchett

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

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

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