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

Burdue, 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 Burdue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burdue in America

Burdue is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burdue surname appeared 218 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 Burdue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burdue 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 Burdue

The surname Burdue is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English words "burh" meaning fortified town or manor, and "deor" meaning a deer, collectively translating to "deer park of the manor." This suggests that the name's bearers were likely associated with a specific manor or estate known for its deer hunting grounds.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Burdue can be traced back to the 13th century, with entries found in various medieval records and documents. One notable example is the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1275, which mentions a Richard de Burdeu. This indicates that the name was already established in Yorkshire by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in the form "Burdeux" in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379, suggesting a connection to the city of Bordeaux in France. This variation in spelling may have been influenced by the French origins of some of the name's bearers or their association with the wine trade between England and Bordeaux.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the Burdue surname. One such figure was Sir John Burdue (1560-1625), an English politician and landowner from Lincolnshire, who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King James I.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Captain William Burdue (1712-1786), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the 18th century. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Quiberon Bay in 1759, where he commanded the HMS Flamborough during the Seven Years' War.

In the 19th century, the Reverend Samuel Burdue (1781-1863) was a notable clergyman and author from Yorkshire. He served as the Vicar of Adwick-le-Street and published several works, including a historical account of the parish of Adwick-le-Street and its surrounding areas.

The Burdue surname has also been associated with place names in various parts of England, such as Burduehouse in Yorkshire and Burdue Farm in Lincolnshire. These locations may have been named after early bearers of the surname or vice versa, further solidifying the name's connection to specific geographic areas.

Overall, the surname Burdue has a rich and fascinating history, tracing its roots back to medieval England and reflecting the lives and achievements of its bearers over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burdue

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

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

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