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

Burchinal, 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 Burchinal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burchinal in America

Burchinal is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burchinal surname appeared 144 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 Burchinal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burchinal 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 Burchinal

The surname BURCHINAL is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a topographic name referring to a person who lived near a birch tree or a grove of birches. The name likely arose from the Old English words "birce" or "bircen," meaning birch, combined with the suffix "halh," signifying a nook or corner of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Danelaw Charters of the 10th century, where it appears as "Byrcenahyll," referring to a hill or settlement near birch trees. This spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a record of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror, the name is documented as "Birchenehale," further reinforcing its topographic origins.

Notable historical figures with the surname BURCHINAL include John Burchinal, a prominent merchant and landowner in 16th-century London, and William Burchinal, a respected theologian and author who lived in the 17th century.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name appeared in various records across England, often associated with place names such as Burchinall, Burchenhall, and Birchenhalgh, reflecting the different spellings and regional variations of the name.

In the 16th century, the BURCHINAL family established itself in the county of Nottinghamshire, where they were known as landowners and influential members of the community. One notable figure from this period was Richard Burchinal, born in 1547, who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in local affairs.

As the centuries passed, the BURCHINAL surname spread across different regions of England, with branches of the family settling in counties like Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Derbyshire. Each region contributed to the name's evolution and various spellings, such as Birchinall, Burchenall, and Burchynhall.

In the 18th century, Thomas Burchinal, born in 1723, made a name for himself as a prominent merchant and philanthropist in the city of Bristol. His contributions to the local community and charitable endeavors were widely recognized during his lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burchinal

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

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

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