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

Burlile, 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 Burlile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burlile in America

Burlile is the 65066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burlile surname appeared 305 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 Burlile.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burlile 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 Burlile

The surname Burlile has its origins in the British Isles, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "burh" and "lile," which together translate to "small fortress" or "fortified dwelling." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in or near a small fortified settlement or castle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Burlelus, which is likely an early variant spelling of Burlile.

During the 13th century, there are records of a prominent family bearing the name Burlile in the county of Shropshire, England. This family owned lands and property in the village of Burleton, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of their surname over time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Sir John Burlile (c. 1320 - 1395) played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He served as a military commander under King Edward III and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield.

Another individual of note was William Burlile (c. 1450 - 1523), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Bristol, England. He was a prominent figure in the local community and played a role in the city's governance during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

In the 17th century, records show a family named Burlile residing in the village of Burley, located in the county of Rutland, England. It is possible that their surname was derived from the place name, which itself is derived from the Old English words "burh" and "leah," meaning "fortified clearing."

During the same period, a woman named Elizabeth Burlile (c. 1610 - 1675) gained recognition for her work as a midwife and herbalist in the city of London. She authored a book on midwifery practices, which became an influential text for practitioners at the time.

In the 18th century, a Scottish soldier named Robert Burlile (1725 - 1795) fought in the Jacobite Rebellions and later served in the British Army during the Seven Years' War. He rose to the rank of Major and was commended for his leadership and bravery on the battlefield.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burlile

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

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

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