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

Buring, 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 Buring surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buring in America

Buring is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buring surname appeared 123 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 Buring.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buring 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 Buring

The surname BURING has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old High German word "bur," which means "farmer" or "peasant." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked as a farmer or lived in a rural area.

One of the earliest known references to the name BURING can be found in the church records of the village of Bürstadt, located in the state of Hesse, Germany. In the year 1571, a man named Hans BURING was recorded as a resident of the village. It is possible that the name evolved from a place name, such as Bürstadt or a similar location, with the addition of the suffix "-ing" indicating association or origin.

In the 17th century, the name BURING began to appear in various parts of Germany, including the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. During this period, the spelling of the name may have varied slightly, with variations such as BUERING or BÜRING being used.

One notable figure from history who bore the name BURING was Johann BURING (1638-1701), a German composer and organist who served as the court musician for the Duke of Saxe-Meiningen. His compositions, primarily sacred works and organ pieces, were influential in the Baroque era.

Another individual of note was Friedrich BURING (1763-1834), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Kirchheim unter Teck in Württemberg. He published several works on religious topics and was known for his sermons and writings.

In the late 18th century, a family with the surname BURING emigrated from Germany to the United States, settling in Pennsylvania. One of their descendants, Johann Friedrich BURING (1805-1869), became a prominent farmer and landowner in the region, contributing to the agricultural development of the area.

The BURING name can also be found in other parts of Europe, such as the Netherlands and Switzerland, though its origins and early history are closely tied to Germany. Throughout its long history, the surname BURING has been associated with various occupations, including farming, music, theology, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buring

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

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

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