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

Burciaga, 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 Burciaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burciaga in America

Burciaga is the 6909th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burciaga surname appeared 4,856 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Burciaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burciaga 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 Burciaga

The surname Burciaga is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "burtzia," which means "lime kiln" or "lime oven." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in the production of lime, a crucial material used in construction and agriculture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Burciaga surname can be found in the thirteenth-century medieval manuscripts of Navarre, a region straddling the modern-day border between Spain and France. These documents mention individuals with the surname Burciaga residing in small villages and towns, likely engaged in lime production or related trades.

During the fifteenth century, the name Burciaga appeared in various records from the Kingdom of Aragon, which encompassed parts of modern-day Spain and the Balearic Islands. One notable figure from this period was Rodrigo Burciaga, a skilled stonemason who contributed to the construction of several churches and fortifications in the region.

As the centuries passed, the Burciaga surname spread across Spain and eventually to the New World during the era of Spanish colonization. In the sixteenth century, Juan Burciaga, a soldier and explorer, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico, contributing to the establishment of Spanish settlements in the region.

In the eighteenth century, María Burciaga, a renowned artist from Seville, gained recognition for her intricate religious paintings and frescoes adorning several churches in Andalusia. Her works are still admired today for their vivid colors and intricate details.

Another notable bearer of the Burciaga surname was José Burciaga, a prominent lawyer and politician in nineteenth-century Mexico. He played a pivotal role in drafting the country's legal codes and served as a member of the Mexican Congress during the turbulent years following the Mexican War of Independence.

Throughout the centuries, the Burciaga surname has been carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the Spanish-speaking world. While the name's origins may be humble, its enduring presence serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burciaga

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

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

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