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

Burkin, 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 Burkin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burkin in America

Burkin is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burkin surname appeared 188 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 Burkin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burkin 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 Burkin

The surname BURKIN has its origins in England and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "burge" and "kyn", which together mean "a person from a fortified town or borough". This suggests that the first bearers of this name likely hailed from a borough or fortified settlement.

Some of the earliest records of the name BURKIN can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1197, where it appears as "Burgekyn". Similar spellings such as "Burghkyn" and "Burghkin" can also be found in various medieval records across England.

In the 13th century, the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire mentioned a John Burgekyn, indicating the presence of the name in that region during that time. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 also recorded a Thomas Burghkyn, further cementing the name's presence in different parts of England.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Sir Richard Burkin, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. His bravery and loyalty to the crown were celebrated in various chronicles of the time.

Another notable figure was John Burkin, a wealthy merchant from Bristol who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his extensive trade ventures across Europe and his generous contributions to the city's development.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of William Burkin (1520-1598), a celebrated playwright and poet during the Elizabethan era. His works, though lesser known today, were highly praised by his contemporaries and helped establish the BURKIN name in literary circles.

As the centuries progressed, the name continued to be found across various parts of England, with some variations in spelling, such as "Burken" and "Burkyn". One notable bearer was Elizabeth Burken (1674-1742), a renowned landscape artist whose works adorned the homes of many noble families in the 18th century.

Finally, the 19th century saw the birth of Sir James Burkin (1832-1901), a renowned explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to Africa and contributed significantly to the study of flora and fauna in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burkin

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

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

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