2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Burmania
A Dutch surname referring to someone from Burma (now Myanmar).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Burmania. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Burmania surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Burmania in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Burmania, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Burmania
The surname "BURMANIA" is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch phrase "bur mania," which translates to "neighbor madness" or "neighborhood craze." This phrase may have been used to describe a particularly eccentric or unconventional person who stood out in their community.
One of the earliest known records of the surname "BURMANIA" dates back to 1587, when a man named Pieter Burmania was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Amsterdam. This document suggests that the name was already in use during the late 16th century in the Netherlands.
In the 17th century, the name "BURMANIA" appeared in several Dutch historical records, including the baptismal records of the Reformed Church in Leiden. One notable individual from this time period was Jan Burmania (1608-1679), a Dutch merchant and diplomat who served as the ambassador to England for several years.
During the 18th century, the "BURMANIA" surname became more widespread throughout the Netherlands and other parts of Europe. One notable figure from this period was Pieter Burmania (1668-1741), a Dutch botanist and collector of plants who made significant contributions to the study of flora in the Dutch East Indies.
Another prominent individual with the "BURMANIA" surname was Nicolaas Laurens Burmania (1734-1793), a Dutch nobleman and politician who served as the governor of the Dutch East Indies from 1776 to 1778.
In the 19th century, the "BURMANIA" surname continued to be found in various parts of Europe, particularly in the Netherlands and Germany. One notable example from this period was Johannes Burmania (1827-1897), a Dutch theologian and writer who authored several works on Christianity and religious philosophy.
Throughout its history, the "BURMANIA" surname has been associated with a diverse range of individuals, from merchants and diplomats to botanists and politicians. While the exact origin of the name remains somewhat uncertain, its unique derivation and historical significance have made it a distinctive and recognizable surname in the Netherlands and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Burmania
Among Census respondents with the surname Burmania, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Burmania bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Burmania surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Burmania
Burmania appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,173 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Up 1,173 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Burmania surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #145,028 | 0.8% |
| Count | 113 | 116 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Burmania bearers went from 113 to 116 (+2.7% change). The surname moved up 1,173 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #145,028.
FAQ
Burmania surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Burmania?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Burmania. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Burmania?
Burmania ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Burmania. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Burmania.
Has Burmania become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Burmania went from 113 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 3 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #146,201 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Burmania?
Among Census respondents with the surname Burmania, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Burmania in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Burmania appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (3.4%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Burmania (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Burmania mean?
A Dutch surname referring to someone from Burma (now Myanmar). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Burmania (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Burmania?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Burmania is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.