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

Burck, 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 Burck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burck in America

Burck is the 42579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burck surname appeared 509 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 Burck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burck 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 Burck

The surname BURCK is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Germanic word "burg," which means a fortified town or castle. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived in or near such a settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BURCK name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to 1280. This document mentions a person named "Henricus Burck," indicating the name's existence in that region during the Middle Ages.

The BURCK surname can also be found in various medieval German manuscripts and records, such as the Weistümer (legal records) from the 14th and 15th centuries. These documents often listed the names of local landowners, officials, and prominent individuals, providing valuable insights into the historical distribution of the name.

In the 16th century, the BURCK name emerged in the city of Cologne, where several notable individuals bore this surname. One such person was Johann BURCK (1525-1589), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

Another prominent figure with the BURCK surname was Friedrich Wilhelm August BURCK (1770-1838), a German jurist and legal scholar. He served as the president of the Supreme Court of Appeal in Berlin and was highly regarded for his contributions to the field of law.

In the 19th century, the BURCK name gained further recognition with the birth of Oskar BURCK (1834-1892), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works are featured in various art museums across Germany and Europe.

It is worth noting that the BURCK surname also has variations in spelling, such as BURK, BUERK, and BÜRCK. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialect differences and variations in pronunciation over time.

While the BURCK surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the name's historical origins can be traced back to the German-speaking regions, where it first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burck

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Burck, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!