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

Bure, 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 Bure surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bure in America

Bure is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bure surname appeared 236 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 Bure.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bure 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 Bure

The surname BURE originates from France and can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "bure," which referred to a coarse woolen fabric used for making cloaks or robes worn by monks and peasants.

The name BURE was likely an occupational surname given to individuals involved in the production or trade of this woolen fabric. Some early variations of the spelling include Bure, Buret, and Bureau. The name is also associated with various place names in France, such as Bures-sur-Yvette and Bures-en-Bray.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BURE can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 11th century. This cartulary, or collection of charters, mentions a certain "Robertus dictus Bure" (Robert, called Bure) in the year 1095.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Guillaume de Bure was documented as a canon (a member of the clergy) in the diocese of Bourges, France. Another notable individual was Jean Bure, a French theologian and scholar who lived in the late 15th century and served as the rector of the University of Paris.

During the Renaissance era, a renowned French printer and bookseller, Guillaume Bure, made significant contributions to the publishing industry in Paris. He was born in 1588 and established a respected printing house that remained in operation until the late 18th century.

In the 17th century, a French soldier and military engineer named Jean-Baptiste Bure gained recognition for his expertise in fortifications. He was born in 1667 and served as the chief engineer of the fortifications in the city of Lille.

Another notable figure was Michel-Jean Bure, a French botanist and naturalist born in 1712. He made significant contributions to the study of plants and was a member of the prestigious Académie des Sciences in Paris.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname BURE, highlighting its French origins and diverse connections to occupations, places, and notable figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bure

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

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

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