Burkland last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Burkland

From a place name derived from Old English "burh" meaning castle and "land" meaning land.

Burkland, 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 Burkland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burkland in America

Burkland is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burkland surname appeared 433 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 Burkland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burkland 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 48717 34071 35.38%
Count 433 630 -37.06%
Proportion per 100k 0.15 0.23 -42.11%

The history of the last name Burkland

The surname Burkland originates from England and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "burh" meaning a fortified town or borough, combined with the word "land" signifying a piece of land or estate. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or owned land in a fortified town or borough.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where a Robert de Burchlond is mentioned as residing in the county of Warwickshire. The spelling variation "Burchlond" provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in the Lancashire Inquests as "Burghland," indicating its use in the northern regions of England. This record, dating back to 1365, mentions a John de Burghland who held lands in the area.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname Burkland. However, it does list several individuals with similar names, such as Burchardus and Burgard, suggesting a possible connection to the name's origins.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Burkland was Sir John Burkland (c. 1450-1518), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Worcestershire during the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII.

Another notable figure was Thomas Burkland (1568-1631), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Banbury in Oxfordshire. His works include several religious treatises and sermons.

In the 17th century, Richard Burkland (1610-1680) was a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce during his lifetime.

The 18th century saw the rise of William Burkland (1725-1798), a renowned British architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Old Shire Hall in Nottingham and the Assembly Rooms in Bath.

In the 19th century, Emily Burkland (1840-1912) gained recognition as a pioneering female journalist and writer. She was among the first women to be granted press credentials in the United States and covered various historical events, including the American Civil War.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burkland

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

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 Burkland was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 95.15% 412
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races (S)% (S)
Hispanic Origin 2.77% 12

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 Burkland has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 95.15% 94.60% 0.58%
Black (S)% (S)% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander (S)% (S)% (S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% 0.79% (S)%
Two or More Races (S)% 0.95% (S)%
Hispanic 2.77% 3.17% -13.47%

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

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