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

Burgara, 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 Burgara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burgara in America

Burgara is the 60196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burgara surname appeared 335 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 Burgara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burgara 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 Burgara

The surname BURGARA originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "Burgo," which means "village" or "small town." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in or was associated with a particular village or town in the Basque region.

In the early 13th century, the name BURGARA appeared in various documents and records from northern Spain, particularly in the provinces of Navarre and the Basque Country. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a charter from the year 1215, which mentions a individual named Pedro de BURGARA, who was a landowner in the town of Sangüesa.

The name BURGARA has also been linked to several place names in Spain, such as Burguera, a municipality in the province of Lleida, and Burgara, a small village in the province of Álava. These place names likely share the same root as the surname, further reinforcing its connection to local settlements and communities.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname BURGARA. One prominent example is Juan de BURGARA (1495-1557), a Spanish theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca and played a significant role in the intellectual debates of the 16th century.

Another notable figure was Martín de BURGARA (1570-1638), a Spanish military commander who served in the Spanish Armada and later became the governor of the Canary Islands. His bravery and leadership during various naval battles earned him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.

In the realm of literature, María de BURGARA (1832-1904) was a renowned Spanish poet and writer who gained acclaim for her romantic and nationalist works. Her poetry collection, "Cantos de la Patria" (Songs of the Homeland), was widely praised and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the 19th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BURGARA family also produced several notable artists and architects who left their mark on the cultural landscape of Spain. One such individual was Diego de BURGARA (1560-1623), a renowned sculptor and woodcarver whose intricate works adorned numerous churches and cathedrals across the country.

As the centuries passed, the BURGARA surname spread to other regions of Spain and even beyond its borders. While its origins can be traced back to the Basque region, the name has become firmly rooted in Spanish history and culture, representing a rich tapestry of stories and contributions across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burgara

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

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

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