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

Burkart, 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 Burkart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burkart in America

Burkart is the 10499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burkart surname appeared 3,056 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Burkart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burkart 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 Burkart

The surname Burkart originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically in modern-day Germany and Switzerland. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name Burkart is derived from the Germanic words "burg" and "hart," which translate to "fortified place" and "strong," respectively. This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a fortified settlement or stronghold.

Historical references to the name Burkart can be found in various medieval records and documents. For instance, the Codex Diplomaticus Salemitanus, a collection of charters and deeds from the Benedictine monastery in Salem, Germany, mentions a "Burkhart de Windegg" in the year 1298.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Burkart was Johann Burkart, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from around 1375 to 1443. He is known for his works on logic and metaphysics, as well as his teachings at the University of Vienna.

Another notable figure was Hans Burkart, a Swiss painter and woodcutter active in the 15th century. Born around 1440 in Basel, he is renowned for his intricate woodcuts and illustrations, many of which adorned books and manuscripts of the time.

In the 16th century, there was Christoph Burkart, a German cartographer and engraver born in Nuremberg around 1500. He is best known for his highly detailed maps of various regions in Europe, which were widely used and appreciated for their accuracy.

The name Burkart has also been associated with place names and geographical locations. For example, the village of Burkartshausen in Bavaria, Germany, likely derived its name from a person named Burkart who may have been an early settler or landowner in the area.

Another individual of note was Johann Gottlieb Burkart, a German composer and organist who lived from 1737 to 1820. He composed numerous works for the church and is particularly remembered for his organ compositions and sacred vocal music.

Throughout its history, the surname Burkart has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Burkhart, Burckhart, Burkhardt, and Burkert, reflecting the regional dialects and language changes over time. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained largely intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burkart

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

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

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