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

Burgey, 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 Burgey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burgey in America

Burgey is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burgey surname appeared 152 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 Burgey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burgey 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 Burgey

The surname Burgey originated in the Normandy region of northern France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "burgeis," which means "from the borough or town." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived or worked in a town or borough.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burgey can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Richard Burgey who held estates in Wiltshire.

In the 12th century, a knight named Sir William Burgey fought alongside King Richard I during the Third Crusade. He is mentioned in several chronicles from that time for his bravery on the battlefield.

During the 13th century, the Burgey name appeared in various records in the county of Somerset, England. This region was home to many individuals bearing this surname, including a wealthy merchant named John Burgey, who lived in the town of Taunton.

In the 15th century, a notable figure was Sir Thomas Burgey, a member of the English gentry who served as a diplomat and ambassador during the reign of King Henry VI. He was involved in negotiating several important treaties with France and the Holy Roman Empire.

Another remarkable individual was Elizabeth Burgey, a pioneering female scientist who lived in the late 16th century. She is celebrated for her contributions to the field of botany and her study of medicinal plants.

The surname Burgey also has a strong connection to the village of Burghey in Lincolnshire, England. This place name dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period and likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

While these are just a few examples, the Burgey surname has a rich history spanning several centuries and various regions of Europe. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, and it has been associated with notable individuals from different walks of life throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burgey

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

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

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