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

Burgos, 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 Burgos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burgos in America

Burgos is the 1411th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burgos surname appeared 25,169 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 9 people would have the surname Burgos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burgos 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 Burgos

The surname Burgos originated in Spain and its roots can be traced back to the 9th century. It is derived from the name of the city of Burgos, one of the most important cities in medieval Spain and the historic capital of Castile.

The city of Burgos was founded in 884 by Diego Rodríguez Porcelos, and its name is believed to come from the Germanic word "burg," meaning a fortified town or village. The surname Burgos was likely adopted by individuals who hailed from this city or its surrounding areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Burgos can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a medieval census of landowners and vassals in Castile, dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Burgos, indicating its widespread use at the time.

During the 15th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Juan de Burgos (c. 1450 - c. 1520), a Spanish historian and translator who played a significant role in translating classical works into Spanish. Another notable figure was Antonio de Burgos (1589 - 1658), a Spanish painter known for his religious works, particularly those depicting the Virgin Mary.

In the 16th century, the surname was associated with Juan de Burgos (1515 - 1588), a Spanish scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Palencia. He was a prominent figure during the Counter-Reformation and participated in the Council of Trent.

The 18th century saw the birth of Tomás de Burgos (1711 - 1767), a Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Liria and the Palacio de Villahermosa.

Another notable figure with the surname Burgos was Javier de Burgos (1778 - 1849), a Spanish politician and writer who served as the Minister of Internal Affairs during the reign of Isabella II. He played a significant role in the administrative reorganization of Spain during the 19th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the surname Burgos, reflecting its deep roots in Spanish culture and history. The name's enduring presence is a testament to the importance of the city of Burgos and its contributions to the shaping of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burgos

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

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

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