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

Burlett, 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 Burlett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burlett in America

Burlett is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burlett surname appeared 139 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 Burlett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burlett 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 Burlett

The surname Burlett is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, derived from the Old English word "burr," which referred to a small hill or mound. This connection suggests that the name may have initially identified individuals who lived near or on a small hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burlett can be found in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire, a legal document from 1284, which mentions a William Burlet. The Feet of Fines were records of land transactions, indicating that the Burlett family may have held property or land during this time period.

In the late 14th century, the name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire, a taxation record that listed individuals subject to paying taxes. This entry, dated 1379, referred to a Johannes Burlett, providing further evidence of the name's presence in the region.

During the 16th century, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as Burlet and Burlette appearing in parish records across Yorkshire. One notable individual from this era was John Burlett, born in 1542, who served as a magistrate in the city of York.

The name Burlett has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 18th century, Thomas Burlett (1703-1770) was a prominent English antiquarian and historian who published works on the history of Yorkshire. Additionally, George Burlett (1776-1844) was a respected English architect known for his contributions to the design of churches and public buildings in the Regency style.

Another individual of note was Sir John Burlett (1819-1892), a British politician and businessman who served as a Member of Parliament for the constituency of Hallamshire from 1868 to 1885. He was also involved in the steel industry and played a significant role in the development of the city of Sheffield.

While the surname Burlett may not be as widely recognized as some others, its origins and historical presence, particularly in Yorkshire, have left an indelible mark on the region's rich cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burlett

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

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

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