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

Burko, 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 Burko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burko in America

Burko is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burko surname appeared 212 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 Burko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burko 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 Burko

The surname BURKO is believed to have originated in Ukraine, specifically in the region of Galicia, during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Ukrainian word "burka," which refers to a type of coarse woolen cloak or coat worn by shepherds and peasants in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BURKO can be found in the Galician town records of Lviv, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family of wool merchants and traders bearing the surname BURKO, suggesting a potential connection between their occupation and the origin of their name.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical documents and records across Galicia and neighboring regions. For instance, a farmer named Ivan BURKO was mentioned in a land deed from the village of Zolochiv in 1642. Additionally, a merchant named Mykola BURKO was noted in the town records of Ternopil in 1675.

Notable individuals bearing the surname BURKO throughout history include Andriy BURKO (1712-1789), a prominent Ukrainian painter and iconographer known for his work in churches and monasteries across Galicia. Another notable figure was Petro BURKO (1826-1891), a Ukrainian writer and poet who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of the region during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, Volodymyr BURKO (1903-1967) was a renowned Ukrainian composer and music educator who contributed greatly to the development of Ukrainian classical music. His compositions and works for orchestras and choirs were widely acclaimed.

Furthermore, the name BURKO can be traced back to several place names and their older spellings in the region, such as the village of Burkiv (formerly spelled as "Burkow") and the town of Burkut (formerly "Burkuth").

While the surname BURKO may not have been as widespread or prominent as some other Ukrainian surnames, its origins and historical references suggest a strong connection to the traditional woolen textile industry and the cultural heritage of the Galician region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burko

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

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

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