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

Burds, 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 Burds surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burds in America

Burds is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burds surname appeared 176 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 Burds.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burds 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 Burds

The surname "Burds" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "burde," which means a young woman or a maiden. This term was often used as a nickname or a descriptive surname, referring to someone's appearance or personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Burds" can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus Burde, suggesting the name's existence in the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name "Burds" was primarily concentrated in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in northern England. It is possible that the name originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a particular place or landmark associated with the word "burde," such as a meadow or a field.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Richard Burd was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, which were records of financial transactions with the Crown. This suggests that the family had established itself as landowners or influential members of the community by that time.

In the 16th century, a prominent individual named John Burds (1536-1612) was born in Lincolnshire. He was a scholar and a clergyman who served as the Rector of Stamford Baron in Northamptonshire. His writings and sermons were widely published during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the surname was William Burds (1621-1688), who was an English lawyer and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Stamford during the reign of King Charles II.

During the 17th century, the name "Burds" also appeared in various parish records and court documents across England, indicating its continued presence and spread throughout the country.

It is worth noting that over time, the surname "Burds" underwent various spelling variations, such as "Burd," "Byrde," and "Byrd." These variations were common during the medieval and early modern periods, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burds

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

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

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