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

Buriticá, 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 Buriticá surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buriticá in America

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

The Buriticá 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 Buriticá.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buriticá 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 Buriticá

The surname Buritica has its origins in Colombia, South America, and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the indigenous Embera language, spoken by the Embera people who inhabited the Antioquia region of western Colombia. The name is thought to be derived from the word "buridica," which roughly translates to "land of the hills" or "hilly terrain."

During the Spanish conquest and colonization of Colombia in the 16th century, the Spaniards encountered the Embera people and likely adopted the indigenous word "buridica" as a place name, which later evolved into the surname Buritica. The earliest recorded instance of the name Buritica can be found in colonial documents from the late 16th century, referring to a settlement or region in Antioquia.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Buritica was Juan de Buritica, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Antioquia region in the mid-16th century. Records indicate that he was awarded land grants in the area now known as Buritica, which likely contributed to the establishment of the surname.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname Buritica was Pedro Buritica, a renowned goldsmith and artist who crafted intricate religious artifacts and jewelry for the churches and wealthy families of Antioquia. His works are still celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship and artistry.

During the 19th century, the Buritica family played a role in the struggle for Colombian independence from Spanish rule. José María Buritica, born in 1795, was a military officer who fought alongside Simón Bolívar in the independence campaign. He later served as a politician and governor of the Antioquia province.

In more recent history, one notable individual with the surname Buritica is Jaime Buritica, a Colombian architect and urban planner who was born in 1928. He is renowned for his contributions to the urban development and revitalization of cities like Medellín and Cartagena, and his work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors.

Throughout its history, the surname Buritica has maintained a strong connection to the Antioquia region of Colombia, where it originated from the indigenous Embera language. While the name has spread to other parts of Colombia and beyond, its roots remain firmly tied to the hilly terrain and rich cultural heritage of Antioquia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buriticá

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

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

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