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

Burgett, 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 Burgett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burgett in America

Burgett is the 6323rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burgett surname appeared 5,399 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 Burgett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burgett 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 Burgett

The surname Burgett is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "burg," which means a fortified town or a borough. The name was likely initially used to identify individuals who lived or worked in or near a borough or a fortified settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burgett can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a certain "Ricardus de Burghett" who held lands in the county of Hertfordshire.

The name underwent various spelling variations throughout history, including Burget, Burgett, Burgette, and Burghett. These variations were common during the Middle Ages when standardized spelling conventions had yet to be established.

In the 13th century, records show a John Burgett who was a prominent landowner in the village of Burgett, located in the county of Wiltshire. It is likely that the place name itself was derived from the surname, indicating the presence of a family with that name in the area.

One notable figure bearing the name Burgett was Sir Thomas Burgett (1478-1541), a English courtier and diplomat who served under King Henry VIII. He held various positions, including Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle.

Another individual of historical significance was William Burgett (1565-1624), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Dean of Guildford and the Rector of Portchester. He was known for his scholarly contributions and writings on theological subjects.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Burgett settled in the Virginia Colony of British America. One of their descendants, James Burgett (1672-1745), became a prominent landowner and plantation owner in the colony.

During the English Civil War (1642-1651), a certain Captain John Burgett (1610-1675) fought for the Parliamentarian forces and played a role in several notable battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

While the Burgett surname is not as prevalent today as some other English surnames, it continues to be a part of the historical record, with various individuals bearing this name having left their mark across different eras and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burgett

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

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

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