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

Burian, 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 Burian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burian in America

Burian is the 24822nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burian surname appeared 1,003 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 Burian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burian 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 Burian

The surname Burian has its origins in the Czech Republic and can be traced back to the 12th century. It likely derived from the old Czech word "bur," meaning "storm" or "tempest," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone with a fierce or tempestuous personality.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to 1237, when a certain Burian z Lipnice was mentioned in the annals of the Cistercian monastery in Žďár nad Sázavou. This document provides evidence that the name was already well-established in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Burian, Buryan, and Burjan, in several medieval manuscripts and records from Bohemia. One notable mention is in the Codex Gigas, also known as the Devil's Bible, a massive 13th-century manuscript housed in the National Library of Sweden.

The name Burian was also associated with several prominent figures throughout history. For instance, Václav Burian (1741-1821) was a renowned Czech painter and engraver who specialized in landscape paintings and etchings. His works are now part of the collections of various museums in the Czech Republic.

Another notable bearer of the name was Zdeněk Burian (1905-1981), a Czech painter, illustrator, and author who gained international recognition for his highly detailed and scientifically accurate depictions of prehistoric life. His illustrations were featured in numerous books and magazines, and he is considered a pioneer in the field of paleoart.

In the realm of literature, Eduard Burian (1876-1924) was a Czech writer, journalist, and editor who played a significant role in the development of Czech journalism and literature during the early 20th century. He was a prolific author, contributing to various publications and publishing several novels and short stories.

Additionally, the name Burian has been associated with several place names in the Czech Republic, such as the village of Burianov and the town of Burianová Lhota, further solidifying its deep-rooted connection to the region.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Burian has maintained its presence in the Czech Republic and has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Bohemia, the name continues to carry a rich historical legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burian

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

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

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