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

Burdier, 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 Burdier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burdier in America

Burdier is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burdier surname appeared 213 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 Burdier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burdier 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 Burdier

The surname Burdier originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word 'burde', meaning a joke or trick. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a humorous or mischievous personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named Robert Burdier is listed as a landowner in Normandy. This indicates that the name was already in use by the 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. There are mentions of a Jacques Burdier, who was a prominent merchant in Rouen around 1250, and a Jean Burdier, who served as a magistrate in Amiens in 1275.

In the 14th century, the name Burdier started to appear in other parts of France as well. One notable figure was Guillaume Burdier (1320-1385), a renowned architect who oversaw the construction of several churches and castles in the Loire Valley.

By the 15th century, the name had spread to other parts of Europe, including England and Germany. One of the earliest recorded instances in England is that of Thomas Burdier (1425-1498), a merchant from London who traded with the Hanseatic League.

Another prominent individual with the surname Burdier was Marie Burdier (1570-1635), a French painter who was known for her portraits of notable figures during the Renaissance period. Her works can still be found in various museums across Europe.

In the 17th century, the name Burdier was associated with several notable scholars and writers. One such figure was Pierre Burdier (1620-1689), a philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on moral and ethical issues.

Throughout its history, the surname Burdier has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Burdiere, Burdierre, and Burdeir. Some of these variations can be attributed to regional dialects or differences in pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burdier

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

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

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