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

Burgi, 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 Burgi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burgi in America

Burgi is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burgi surname appeared 285 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 Burgi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burgi 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 Burgi

The surname "BURGI" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is thought to derive from the German word "Burg," which means "castle" or "fortified town." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived or worked in or near a castle or fortified settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BURGI" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the Middle Ages. In this collection, there is a reference to a person named "Heinricus de Burgi" (Henry of Burgi) in the year 1275. This suggests that the name was already established in Germany by the 13th century.

During the 14th century, the name "BURGI" appeared in various historical records across different regions of Germany. For example, in the city of Nuremberg, there are mentions of individuals with the surname "BURGI" in municipal records dating back to the 1300s. These records often refer to the names of citizens, landowners, or tradesmen, indicating that the name was widespread among different social classes.

In the 15th century, the surname "BURGI" gained further prominence with the birth of Johannes Burgi (1468-1534), a renowned Swiss Renaissance mathematician and clockmaker. Burgi made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with inventing several important mechanical devices, including the Burgi's progress tachyon, a device used to measure the speed of celestial bodies.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "BURGI" was Johann Philipp Burgi (1681-1742), a German Baroque composer and organist. Burgi was born in Mühlhausen, Thuringia, and is best known for his compositions for the organ and other keyboard instruments.

In the 18th century, the name "BURGI" appeared in various historical records across different regions of Germany and Switzerland. One notable example is Johann Jakob Burgi (1743-1816), a Swiss painter and engraver who was active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

During the 19th century, the surname "BURGI" continued to be found in various parts of Germany and Switzerland. One notable individual from this period was Emil Burgi (1854-1923), a Swiss politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council, the executive branch of the Swiss government.

Over the centuries, the surname "BURGI" has seen various spellings and variations, such as "Burg," "Burghi," and "Burgey." However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained largely unchanged, tracing back to the German word "Burg" and its association with castles or fortified settlements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burgi

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

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

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