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

Burge, 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 Burge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burge in America

Burge is the 3447th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burge surname appeared 10,364 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Burge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burge 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 Burge

The surname Burge originates from England and dates back to the late 11th century. It is derived from the Old English word "burg," which means a fortified town or borough. The name likely referred to someone who lived in or near a borough or fortified settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Burge" and "Burg," referring to individuals living in various parts of the country.

During the Middle Ages, the name Burge was particularly prevalent in the counties of Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. Some early bearers of the name include Robert Burge, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1197, and William Burge, recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset in 1327.

The name Burge has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Sir John Burge (1539-1612), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as a Justice of the Common Pleas during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Thomas Burge (1655-1717), an English physician and writer who published several works on medical topics, including "The Advancement of Physick" in 1700.

In the 18th century, John Burge (1731-1805) was a renowned English engraver and cartographer, known for his detailed maps and charts of various regions around the world.

The name Burge has also been associated with places and locations. For example, Burgetown, a village in Somerset, England, likely derived its name from the presence of Burge families in the area during medieval times.

Throughout history, variations in the spelling of the name have been observed, including Burg, Bourge, and Burge. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual scribes and record-keepers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burge

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

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

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