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

Burg, 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 Burg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burg in America

Burg is the 6846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burg surname appeared 4,919 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Burg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burg 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 Burg

The surname "BURG" originated in England and dates back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old English word "burh," which means a fortified town or castle. The name is believed to have been initially used as a place name to refer to someone who lived near a burgh or fortified settlement.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property conducted in 1086 on the orders of William the Conqueror. The book mentions individuals with the surname "Burg" and variations such as "Burge" and "Burghe."

In the 13th century, the name "Burg" appeared in several historical documents, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded the names of landowners and taxpayers. During this period, the surname was also associated with various place names, such as Newburgh, Knaresburgh, and Aldbrough.

One notable figure bearing the surname was Robert Burg, a 14th-century English cleric and chancellor of the University of Cambridge, who lived from around 1305 to 1375. Another early example is John Burgh, a 15th-century English soldier and diplomat, born around 1418, who served under King Henry VI during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the surname gained prominence with the birth of William Burgh (1522-1599), an English religious reformer and scholar who played a significant role in the English Reformation. He served as a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I and was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts.

During the 17th century, the name was associated with various notable individuals, including John Burgh (1594-1667), an English churchman and author, and Hubert de Burgh (1608-1629), an English historian and author of "The Life and Reign of King Henry III."

Another prominent figure was James Burgh (1714-1775), a Scottish writer and educational theorist, best known for his work "The Dignity of Human Nature," which advocated for progressive education and moral philosophy.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the surname "BURG," which has its roots in the Old English language and is closely tied to the history and settlement patterns of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burg

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

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

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