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

Burgans, 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 Burgans surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burgans in America

Burgans is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burgans surname appeared 221 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 Burgans.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burgans 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 Burgans

The surname Burgans is believed to have originated in the region of Burgundy, France during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "burg," meaning a fortified town or village. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been residents or workers in a burgh or walled settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burgans can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, England, dating back to 1195. These rolls document a person named Willelmus de Burgans, indicating that the name had already spread beyond its French origins by this time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named John Burgans was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of York, England. Historical records from 1360 mention his involvement in trade disputes and land transactions within the city.

During the 15th century, the name appeared in various spellings, including Burgayns, Burghans, and Burgens, reflecting the variations in local dialects and scribal interpretations. In 1472, a man named Robert Burgans was listed as a freeman of the city of Norwich, England, suggesting his status as a respected citizen.

In the 16th century, the Burgans family had established a presence in Scotland. Sir John Burgans, born in 1542, was a Scottish nobleman and military commander who served under King James VI. He played a significant role in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and is remembered for his bravery and leadership.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Burgans was William Burgans, a 17th-century English scholar and clergyman. Born in 1672, he was educated at Cambridge University and became renowned for his contributions to theological and philosophical literature.

The name Burgans has also been connected to various place names throughout history. For example, the village of Burgan in Somerset, England, is believed to have derived its name from the Old English words "burg" and "gan," meaning a fortified path or passage.

While the surname Burgans may have originated in France, it has since spread across various regions and countries, with bearers contributing to various fields, including commerce, military, academia, and clergy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burgans

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

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

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