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

Burmood, 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 Burmood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burmood in America

Burmood is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burmood surname appeared 206 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 Burmood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burmood 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 Burmood

The surname BURMOOD has its origins in the Middle Ages, tracing back to the region of Burgundy in present-day eastern France and western Switzerland. It is believed to have derived from the Old French term "bourmoude," which referred to a person who lived near a marsh or a swampy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BURMOOD name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Cîteaux, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Guillelmus Burmoude" who was a landowner in the village of Voulaines, near the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges.

During the 13th century, the BURMOOD name appears to have spread to neighboring regions, including the Duchy of Burgundy and the County of Savoy. In the early 14th century, a nobleman named Jean de BURMOOD is recorded as having participated in the Battle of Courtrai, a significant conflict during the Franco-Flemish War.

In the 15th century, the BURMOOD family established itself in the city of Geneva, where they became prominent merchants and bankers. One of the most notable figures from this period was Pierre BURMOOD (1428-1492), a wealthy financier and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in the city.

As the BURMOOD name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Burmoode, Burmude, and Burmode. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where they were known as the Burmoed or Burmoede family.

Another notable figure from this period was Marguerite BURMOOD (1512-1572), a French Huguenot who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. She was a close confidante of John Calvin and helped establish several Calvinist churches in France and Switzerland.

In the 17th century, the BURMOOD name can be found in various regions of Europe, including England, where a certain William BURMOOD (1628-1690) was a prominent merchant and member of the East India Company.

As the centuries passed, the BURMOOD surname continued to spread and evolve, with various branches emerging in different parts of the world. However, its roots can be traced back to the marshlands of medieval Burgundy, where the name first emerged as a descriptor of a person's place of residence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burmood

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

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

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