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

Burlew, 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 Burlew surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burlew in America

Burlew is the 20274th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burlew surname appeared 1,312 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 Burlew.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burlew 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 Burlew

The surname Burlew originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "burh" and "hlaw," meaning "hill fort" or "fortified town." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name or a topographical feature.

One of the earliest known references to the name Burlew can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, a historical record compiled in 1273. This document mentions a person named Robert de Burleye, which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the surname.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a certain Thomas Burlowe was listed. The Subsidy Rolls were tax records, indicating that the Burlew family had established itself and was contributing to the local economy.

The Burlew surname can also be traced back to several place names in England, such as Burley in Hampshire, Burley in Rutland, and Burleigh in Leicestershire. These place names likely contributed to the development and spread of the surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Burlew. One such person was John Burlew (1636-1708), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Calne in Wiltshire. Another prominent figure was William Burlew (1701-1771), a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London.

In the 19th century, the Burlew name gained prominence with the birth of Henry Burlew (1828-1897), a renowned English mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Another noteworthy individual was Thomas Burlew (1855-1931), an English artist known for his landscape paintings. He was particularly skilled in capturing the beauty of the English countryside and his works were widely exhibited and appreciated during his lifetime.

The surname Burlew has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England. Its origins are deeply rooted in place names and topographical features, reflecting the strong connection between surnames and the environments in which they emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burlew

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

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

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