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

Burman, 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 Burman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burman in America

Burman is the 10114th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burman surname appeared 3,186 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 Burman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burman 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 Burman

The surname Burman has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "burh" meaning a fortified town, and "mann" meaning a man or servant. This suggests that the name may have originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked in or guarded a town or borough.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bureman" in Cambridgeshire. This entry shows the name in its early form and provides evidence of its existence in England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records as "Burman" and "Burmand," reflecting the evolution of its spelling over time. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the way the name was pronounced in different areas.

One notable individual bearing the surname Burman was John Burman, a prominent English merchant and politician who lived in the 14th century. He served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1386 and played a significant role in the city's trade and governance.

Another historical figure with the Burman surname was Thomas Burman, a 17th-century English playwright and poet. He was born in 1629 and is best known for his plays "The Valiant Scot" and "The Constant Couple," which were performed in London during the Restoration period.

In the 18th century, the Burman name was also associated with John Burman, a renowned English landscape architect and garden designer. He was born in 1707 and designed gardens for several notable estates, including Stowe and Claremont.

The name Burman has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Burman's Heath in Surrey and Burman's Court in Kent. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the Burman surname who were associated with or owned land in those areas.

Another significant figure with the Burman surname was Sir William Burman, a British diplomat and colonial administrator who lived in the 19th century. He served as the Governor of British Honduras (now Belize) from 1862 to 1870 and played a crucial role in the development of the colony.

Throughout its history, the surname Burman has been found across various parts of England, particularly in the southern and eastern regions. Its origins as an occupational surname and its connection to place names reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burman

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

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

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