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

Burle, 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 Burle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burle in America

Burle is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burle surname appeared 126 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 Burle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burle 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 Burle

The surname Burle originated in the Normandy region of northern France, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It likely derived from the Old Norse word "byrli," meaning "a storm or squall." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in an area known for its fierce winds or stormy weather.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Burle surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The record mentions a landowner named Radulfus Burle in the county of Somerset, England.

During the 12th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Burley, Burlay, and Burlai, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in that era. In the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1191, a certain William Burle is listed as a taxpayer.

The Burle family established itself in various parts of England, with branches settling in counties like Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Hampshire. One notable figure was Sir John Burley (c. 1330-1416), a military commander and close advisor to King Richard II during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the name took on the spellings Burleigh and Burley, with the latter becoming more prevalent. Sir Walter Burley (c. 1275-1344), a prominent philosopher and logician, was born in the village of Burley in Shropshire.

As the Burle surname spread across Europe, it also took root in other regions. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where the name was recorded as Burleigh. One notable figure from this line was Jan Burleigh (1617-1679), a Dutch naval officer and explorer who charted parts of the Australian coastline.

Throughout history, the Burle surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military leaders. In the 19th century, Brazilian landscape architect and environmentalist Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994) gained international acclaim for his innovative and influential work in modernist garden design.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burle

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

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

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