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

Burkdoll, 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 Burkdoll surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burkdoll in America

Burkdoll is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burkdoll surname appeared 181 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 Burkdoll.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burkdoll 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 Burkdoll

The surname Burkdoll is believed to have originated in Germany during the late medieval period, likely in the 14th or 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the German words "Burg" meaning "fortified town" or "castle" and "Doll" meaning "meadow" or "valley". This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific place name, perhaps a town or village located near a castle in a valley or meadow region.

One of the earliest known records of the Burkdoll name can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, dating back to the late 16th century. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of individuals with the surname Burkdoll in various towns and villages within the region.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several notable individuals bearing the Burkdoll name emerged. Johann Burkdoll (1632-1701) was a respected merchant and landowner in the town of Ulm, while Hans Burkdoll (1675-1742) was a prominent clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility.

As the Burkdoll family spread across Germany and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Burckdoll, Burckdol, and Burckdoll. In the late 18th century, records show a Burkdoll family settling in the town of Strasbourg, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire (now located in modern-day France).

One noteworthy figure from this era was Friedrich Burkdoll (1789-1867), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Strasbourg, including the Stadt-Theater (City Theater) and the Neue Kirche (New Church). His son, Wilhelm Burkdoll (1822-1892), followed in his footsteps and became a respected civil engineer, overseeing the construction of several bridges and railroads in the region.

As the 19th century progressed, the Burkdoll name began to appear in records from other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Switzerland, suggesting that members of the family had migrated to these areas. One such individual was Hans Burkdoll (1841-1918), a Swiss watchmaker who established a successful business in Geneva, renowned for its precision timepieces.

Throughout its history, the Burkdoll surname has been associated with various occupations, from merchants and artisans to professionals and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burkdoll

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

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

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