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

Burdt, 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 Burdt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burdt in America

Burdt is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burdt surname appeared 137 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 Burdt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burdt 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 Burdt

The surname Burdt is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old German word "burd," which means "cottage" or "hut." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a small dwelling or cottage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burdt can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the 9th century. The name is mentioned in a land grant from the year 846, where a person named Burdtwin is listed as a witness.

In the 11th century, the surname Burdt appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Burdt holding a manor in the county of Berkshire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Burdt was also present in various regions of Germany, particularly in areas around the Rhineland. Several historical records from this period, such as tax registers and church documents, contain references to individuals bearing the Burdt surname.

One notable figure with the surname Burdt was Johannes Burdt, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1490 to 1561. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and authored several scholarly works on theology and biblical interpretation.

Another individual of historical significance was Hans Burdt, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1530 to 1592. He is known for his intricate woodcuts and engravings, many of which depicted religious and allegorical scenes.

In the 17th century, the Burdt surname was associated with a family of wealthy merchants based in the city of Hamburg, Germany. One member of this family, Heinrich Burdt (1612-1678), was a successful trader and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in the region.

The name Burdt also has roots in the Netherlands, where it was sometimes spelled as "Burdt" or "Burt." In the 18th century, a Dutch sailor named Pieter Burdt gained notoriety for his explorations in the South Pacific and his encounters with indigenous populations.

Lastly, in the 19th century, a German-American family with the surname Burdt played a significant role in the development of the brewing industry in the United States. Johann Burdt (1820-1897) established one of the first large-scale breweries in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which remained in operation until the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burdt

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

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

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