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

Burdiss, 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 Burdiss surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burdiss in America

Burdiss is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burdiss surname appeared 113 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 Burdiss.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burdiss 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 Burdiss

The surname BURDISS is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "burg" meaning a fortified town or borough, and "hisc" meaning a wooded area or thicket. This suggests that the name may have originated as a locational name, referring to someone who lived near a fortified town surrounded by a wooded area.

The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1285 as "Willelmus de Burghissh". This spelling variation indicates that the name was likely pronounced as "Burgish" or "Burghish" at the time.

During the 14th century, the name appears in various records in the county of Staffordshire, such as the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, where it is spelled as "Burghyssh". This further reinforces the connection between the name and the Old English words for a fortified town and a wooded area.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the Parish Registers of Eccleshall, Staffordshire, with variations such as "Burges", "Burgis", and "Burgess". These spellings suggest a gradual evolution from the original Old English pronunciation.

One notable individual with the surname BURDISS was John Burdiss, born in 1685 in Staffordshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace for the county.

Another significant figure was William Burdiss, born in 1732 in Eccleshall, Staffordshire. He was a renowned architect and was responsible for the design of several notable buildings in the region, including the Eccleshall Town Hall.

In the 18th century, the name appears in the Parish Registers of Eccleshall with the spelling "Burdiss", which has become the more modern variation of the name.

Samuel Burdiss, born in 1789 in Eccleshall, was a notable figure in the agricultural community. He was a successful farmer and played a key role in the development of new farming techniques and the improvement of crop yields in the region.

Mary Burdiss, born in 1815 in Staffordshire, was a prominent philanthropist and social reformer. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations in the area.

In the 19th century, the name BURDISS appears in various census records and parish registers across England, indicating that the name had spread beyond its original location in Staffordshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burdiss

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

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

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