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

Burdette, 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 Burdette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burdette in America

Burdette is the 3200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burdette surname appeared 11,284 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Burdette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burdette 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 Burdette

The surname Burdette is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "burdet," which means "little brown one" or "little dark one." This nickname was likely given to individuals with dark complexions or dark hair.

The name Burdette is also closely related to the French surname "Burdet," which has similar origins and meaning. In medieval times, surnames were often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or places of residence, and nicknames played a significant role in the development of many surnames.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Burdette surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273. This document mentions a person named "William Burdet," indicating that the name was already in use at that time.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Burdette surname gained prominence in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. Several notable individuals bearing the Burdette name emerged during this period, including Sir Robert Burdette (c. 1350-1420), a influential landowner and Member of Parliament for Wiltshire.

In the 16th century, the name Burdette appeared in various historical records, such as parish registers and tax rolls. One notable example is Thomas Burdette (c. 1520-1590), a wealthy merchant and alderman of London. Another prominent figure was Sir Francis Burdette (1570-1635), a Member of Parliament and landowner in Warwickshire.

The 17th and 18th centuries saw the Burdette surname spread further across England and into other parts of the British Isles. Notable individuals from this period include Sir Robert Burdette (1640-1716), a judge and Member of Parliament, and Sir Francis Burdette (1770-1844), a politician and reformer who played a significant role in the campaign for parliamentary reform in the early 19th century.

As the name Burdette continued to evolve, various spelling variations emerged, such as Burdet, Burdett, and Burdit. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual families.

Throughout history, the Burdette surname has been associated with various place names and locations, such as Burdett in Wiltshire, Burdett in Leicestershire, and Burdett-Coutts in London, the latter named after the wealthy philanthropist Angela Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906).

While the surname Burdette has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration patterns. Today, the name can be found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burdette

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

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

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