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

Burkeen, 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 Burkeen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burkeen in America

Burkeen is the 23354th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burkeen surname appeared 1,090 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 Burkeen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burkeen 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 Burkeen

The surname Burkeen is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "burh" and "cyn," which together mean "from the fortified place" or "from the fortified settlement." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or in a fortified town or village.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Burkeen can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Burkeen, who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire in 1273. Another early record is that of William Burkeen, who was listed in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379.

While the name Burkeen does not appear in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, it is possible that it may have been recorded under a slightly different spelling or variation. Many surnames underwent various changes and modifications over the centuries due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The Burkeen name has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Burken in Worcestershire and Burken Hill in Shropshire. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname or vice versa, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on the places they were from or lived.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Burkeen was Sir Thomas Burkeen (1542-1617), an English soldier and explorer who served under Sir Walter Raleigh and played a role in the early colonization efforts in North America. Another individual of note was Elizabeth Burkeen (1683-1758), a skilled embroiderer and needleworker whose intricate pieces were highly sought after by the nobility of her time.

Other notable individuals with the surname Burkeen include:

1. Richard Burkeen (1765-1847), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
2. Jane Burkeen (1821-1902), an English writer and poet known for her romantic poetry collections.
3. Henry Burkeen (1874-1941), an American entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Burkeen Manufacturing Company.
4. Margaret Burkeen (1905-1988), a Scottish botanist and academic renowned for her research on plant genetics.
5. Jacob Burkeen (1932-2018), an American civil rights activist and advocate for social justice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burkeen

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

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

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