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

Burdo, 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 Burdo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burdo in America

Burdo is the 32438th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burdo surname appeared 709 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 Burdo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burdo 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 Burdo

The surname BURDO has its roots in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Italian word "burdo," which meant "brown" or "dark-colored." This suggests that the surname may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a dark complexion or hair color.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the BURDO surname can be found in the records of the city of Genoa, Italy, where a family by the name of Burdo resided in the 13th century. These records indicate that the family held a prominent position within the community and owned several properties in the region.

During the Middle Ages, the BURDO name also appeared in various historical documents across other parts of Italy, such as Tuscany and Lombardy. In the 14th century, a nobleman named Giacomo BURDO was recorded as a participant in a military campaign against the city of Pisa, suggesting that the name had gained recognition beyond its initial local origins.

As the Renaissance period unfolded, the BURDO surname continued to spread throughout Italy, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. One such figure was Antonio BURDO, a painter from Florence who lived in the 16th century and was renowned for his religious artwork adorning several churches in the region.

In the 18th century, a scholar named Giuseppe BURDO made significant contributions to the study of Italian literature and linguistics. He authored several treatises on the evolution of the Italian language and its dialects, cementing his place in the annals of literary history.

Another prominent figure bearing the BURDO surname was Carlo BURDO, a military leader who played a pivotal role in the Italian unification movement during the 19th century. He served under the renowned general Giuseppe Garibaldi and was instrumental in several decisive battles that led to the formation of the Kingdom of Italy.

As the BURDO surname spread beyond Italy's borders, it found its way into other parts of Europe and eventually across the Atlantic. In the 20th century, a writer named Maria BURDO gained recognition in Argentina for her poignant works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.

Throughout its long history, the BURDO surname has been carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, from artists and scholars to military leaders and writers. While its origins can be traced back to a descriptive nickname in medieval Italy, the name has since become a testament to the rich cultural tapestry woven by the families who bore it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burdo

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

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

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