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

Burlas, 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 Burlas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burlas in America

Burlas is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burlas surname appeared 107 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 Burlas.

The history of the last name Burlas

The surname BURLAS is believed to have originated in Spain during the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "burla," which means "joke" or "mockery." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a humorous or jesting nature.

Records indicate that the BURLAS surname first appeared in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Some early variations of the spelling include Burlaz, Burlas, and Burlass. While not a common name, it can be found in historical documents from that area dating back to the late 1500s.

One of the earliest known references to the BURLAS name is in the municipal records of Seville from the year 1592, where a certain Juan BURLAS is mentioned as a local merchant. Another notable figure was Alonso BURLAS, a playwright and poet who lived in Seville in the early 1600s and was known for his satirical works.

In the 18th century, the BURLAS surname spread to other parts of Spain, including Madrid and Catalonia. One notable individual from this time period was Tomás BURLAS (1704-1782), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Barcelona.

Moving into the 19th century, the name appears in various historical records across Spain. For example, there is a mention of a María BURLAS (1823-1898) who was a prominent educator and advocate for women's education in Zaragoza.

Another noteworthy figure was Joaquín BURLAS (1856-1932), a politician and lawyer from Valencia who served as a member of the Spanish parliament during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While not a widespread surname, the BURLAS name has persisted throughout Spanish history, with its roots firmly established in the city of Seville and the Andalusia region. The name's connection to the concept of humor and mockery adds an intriguing layer to its origin and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burlas

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

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 Burlas 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.

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

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