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

Burlinson, 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 Burlinson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burlinson in America

Burlinson is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burlinson surname appeared 105 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 Burlinson.

The history of the last name Burlinson

The surname Burlinson is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "burr" meaning a small knot or lump, and "hlinc" meaning a ridge or bank. It is believed to have originated in the 11th century as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near a ridged or knotted terrain.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Burlinson can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Burlinctun", referring to a settlement in Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name may have evolved from a place name, as was common practice during that period.

In the 13th century, the name was also recorded as "Burlyngton" in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, further solidifying its English roots and the connection to geographical features.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was John Burlinson, a landowner in Nottinghamshire, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of 1327. Another notable figure was William Burlinson, a merchant from Yorkshire, who was documented in the Guild Records of 1467.

During the 16th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, including "Burlinston" and "Burlingson", reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping at the time. This period also saw the emergence of the Burlinson family in the county of Lancashire, where they were well-established landowners.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the Burlinson family was Robert Burlinson, a successful businessman and philanthropist from Cheshire, who was born in 1624 and died in 1698. He was known for his charitable contributions to the local community.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Burlinson, a renowned military officer who served in the English Civil War. He was born in 1620 in Derbyshire and played a crucial role in several battles, earning him recognition and respect from his peers.

The 18th century saw the Burlinson family spread across various parts of England, with records indicating their presence in counties such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. One noteworthy individual was Elizabeth Burlinson, a renowned author and poet from Warwickshire, who was born in 1743 and published several acclaimed works during her lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burlinson

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

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 Burlinson 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.

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

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