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

Burckle, 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 Burckle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burckle in America

Burckle is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burckle surname appeared 129 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 Burckle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burckle 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 Burckle

The surname Burckle is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "burc," which means "fortified village" or "small castle." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived in or near a fortified settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burckle can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dated around the 12th century. In this document, a person named "Burchardus de Burckele" is mentioned, indicating the presence of the name in that area during that time period.

The Burckle family appears to have been prominent in certain regions of Germany, as evidenced by the town of Burckle in the state of Baden-Württemberg. This town likely took its name from the surname, suggesting that the family may have been landowners or influential figures in that area.

Notable individuals with the surname Burckle throughout history include:

1. Johann Burckle (c. 1500 - 1570), a German composer and organist active during the Renaissance period.
2. Friedrich Burckle (1788 - 1865), a German philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on the works of Immanuel Kant.
3. Wilhelmina Burckle (1810 - 1892), a German-born American philanthropist and activist for women's rights.
4. Otto Burckle (1862 - 1938), a German architect known for his work on several notable buildings in Berlin during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
5. Hans Burckle (1901 - 1979), a German-born American physicist who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology during World War II.

It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the surname, such as Burckler, Burcklen, or Burckler, may have occurred throughout history due to regional dialects or transcription errors. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by or combined with other German surnames or place names over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burckle

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

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

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