2000
#72,466
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 250
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Burgara
A surname possibly derived from the Spanish word "burgara", meaning a type of vegetable broth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 357 Americans carry the last name Burgara. That puts it at #68,212 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 960,096 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Burgara surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
357
1 in 960,096
Census rank
#68,212
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
311
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 311 bearers of the surname Burgara in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 68212th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Burgara, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.2%) and Black (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Burgara
Among Census respondents with the surname Burgara, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.2%) and Black (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Burgara bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Burgara surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.9% · 295
- White4.2% · 13
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
- Two or more races0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Burgara
Burgara appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#60,196
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 335
+85 bearers (+34.0%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 12,270 places
2020
#68,212
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 311
-24 bearers (-7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 8,016 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #72,466 | 250 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #60,196 | 335 | 0.11 | +85 bearers (+34.0%) | Up 12,270 places |
| 2020 | #68,212 | 311 | 0.10 | -24 bearers (-7.2%) | Down 8,016 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Burgara surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,196 | #68,212 | -13.3% |
| Count | 335 | 311 | -7.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.10 | -5.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Burgara bearers went from 335 to 311 (-7.2% change). The surname moved down 8,016 positions in the national ranking, going from #60,196 to #68,212.
FAQ
Burgara surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Burgara?
Name Census estimates that about 357 living Americans carry the surname Burgara. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 960,096 residents.
How common is Burgara?
Burgara ranks #68,212 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 311 people with the surname Burgara. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (357), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Burgara.
Has Burgara become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Burgara went from 335 recorded bearers to 311. That is a decrease of 24 (-7.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #60,196 to #68,212.
What does the Census say about the background of Burgara?
Among Census respondents with the surname Burgara, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.2%) and Black (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Burgara in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (295 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Burgara appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.9%), White (4.2%), Black (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Burgara (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Burgara mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Spanish word "burgara", meaning a type of vegetable broth. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Burgara (0.10 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Burgara?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.