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

Burgwin, 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 Burgwin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burgwin in America

Burgwin is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burgwin surname appeared 161 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 Burgwin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burgwin 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 Burgwin

The surname Burgwin is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words 'burg' meaning fort or castle, and 'win' meaning friend or protector. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a fortified town or castle, or perhaps someone who was responsible for guarding or protecting such a place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burgwin can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Burguuine'. This entry suggests that the name was already in use during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, records show a Robert de Burgwin who held lands in Dorset, England. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its original location and was being used as a surname by this time.

During the 15th century, a John Burgwin was recorded as a merchant in the city of Bristol, England. This suggests that the name was not exclusively associated with military or defensive roles, but had also been adopted by those involved in trade and commerce.

One notable bearer of the Burgwin surname was Henry Burgwin (1678-1737), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Llandaff in Wales. He was known for his contributions to religious literature and his support for charitable causes.

In the 18th century, John Burgwin (1709-1775) was a prominent North Carolina planter and politician. He served as a member of the colonial assembly and was involved in the early stages of the American Revolution.

Another significant figure was John Henry Burgwin (1788-1858), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Admiral and was awarded several military honors for his service.

Interestingly, the name Burgwin has also been associated with several locations. There is a Burgwin-Wright House in Wilmington, North Carolina, which was built in the early 18th century and is now a historic site. Additionally, there is a Burgwin Hill in the state of Rhode Island, named after a local landowner.

Throughout its history, the surname Burgwin has maintained its connection to the concepts of fortification, protection, and community stewardship, reflecting its origins as a locational name tied to defensive structures and settlements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burgwin

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

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

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