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

Burgis, 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 Burgis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burgis in America

Burgis is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burgis surname appeared 234 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 Burgis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burgis 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 Burgis

The surname Burgis is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "burg" meaning a fortified town or borough, and "hys" meaning a house or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a fortified town or borough.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burgis can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Burgis" in the county of Suffolk. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various records with different spellings such as "Burgeys", "Burgeys", and "Burgheys". These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the evolution of the English language over time.

During the 14th century, the name Burgis was associated with several notable individuals. John Burgis (c. 1320-1390) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of London. He served as an alderman and sheriff of the city during his lifetime.

Another early bearer of the name was William Burgis (c. 1380-1452), a cleric who held various ecclesiastical positions, including Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London from 1435 until his death.

In the 16th century, the Burgis surname was found in various parts of England, including the counties of Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Gloucestershire. Robert Burgis (c. 1510-1580) was a notable landowner and justice of the peace in Lincolnshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

During the 17th century, the name Burgis was sometimes associated with place names, such as "Burgis Hill" in Sussex and "Burgis Wood" in Kent. This may suggest that some branches of the family took their surnames from specific locations where they resided.

One of the most prominent individuals with the surname Burgis was Sir James Burgis (1660-1734), a wealthy merchant and Member of Parliament for the borough of Shoreham in Sussex. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Bank of England in 1694.

Throughout its history, the Burgis surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, clergymen, landowners, and political figures. While not as widespread as some other English surnames, it has left its mark on the historical records of several counties across England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burgis

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

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

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