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

Burlingame, 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 Burlingame surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burlingame in America

Burlingame is the 8472nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burlingame surname appeared 3,897 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Burlingame.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burlingame 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 Burlingame

The surname BURLINGAME is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 12th century. It is a locational name derived from the village of Burlingame in Hampshire, England. The name itself is a combination of two Old English words, "burg" meaning a fortified town or manor, and "inga" referring to a tribe or family, with "ham" denoting a homestead or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BURLINGAME can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Burlingeham." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded landowners and properties throughout England. The presence of the name in this important record suggests that the BURLINGAME family had established roots in the region by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Burlingeham" and "Burlyngham," reflecting the fluid nature of spelling conventions during that time period. These variations likely arose from regional dialects and the personal preferences of scribes and record-keepers.

One notable figure bearing the BURLINGAME surname was Sir Roger Burlingame (c. 1300-1370), a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War under Edward III. His exploits and valor on the battlefield are documented in several contemporary chronicles, cementing his place in the annals of English history.

Another prominent individual was Sir John Burlingame (1520-1587), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of Elizabeth I. He played a crucial role in local politics and served as a justice of the peace for Hampshire.

In the 17th century, the BURLINGAME family gained further prominence with the birth of Anselm Burlingame (1610-1678), a renowned scholar and clergyman. He studied at the University of Oxford and later became the Bishop of Winchester, renowned for his erudition and ecclesiastical contributions.

The 18th century saw the emergence of William Burlingame (1745-1821), a merchant and philanthropist who amassed a considerable fortune through his trading ventures. He was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations and endowed a school in his hometown, leaving a lasting legacy of community service.

As the BURLINGAME family expanded and migrated, the name also found its way to other parts of the world, including the United States. One notable individual was Anson Burlingame (1820-1870), an American diplomat and politician who served as the United States Minister to China during the late 19th century. His efforts in negotiating the Burlingame Treaty of 1868 played a significant role in establishing friendly relations between the two nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burlingame

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

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

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