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

Burnap, 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 Burnap surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burnap in America

Burnap is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burnap surname appeared 271 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 Burnap.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burnap 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 Burnap

The surname Burnap is of English origin, first recorded in the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "burna" meaning a stream or brook, and "hop" meaning a small enclosed valley or hollow. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a stream in a small valley or hollow area.

One of the earliest known records of the surname Burnap can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1334, where it appears as "Burnhopp". This spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time and its connection to geographical features.

Another early reference to the name is found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire, from the year 1379, where it is recorded as "Bornupp". This record provides evidence of the name's presence in different regions of England during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the surname Burnap was prominent in the county of Somerset. One notable individual bearing this name was William Burnap, who was born in the village of Shepton Mallet in 1525. He was a prosperous landowner and played an active role in local affairs.

During the 17th century, the Burnap family had a strong presence in the county of Wiltshire. John Burnap, born in 1612 in the town of Mere, was a respected member of the community and served as a churchwarden for several years.

In the 18th century, the surname Burnap spread to other parts of England, including Lincolnshire. Thomas Burnap, born in 1745 in the village of Gainsborough, was a renowned clockmaker and his timepieces were highly sought after by the local gentry.

The 19th century saw the Burnap family establish roots in the United States. One notable individual was Samuel Burnap, born in 1822 in Meriden, Connecticut. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the local community.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Burnap, born in 1858 in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, actively campaigning for equal educational opportunities for women.

Throughout its history, the surname Burnap has been associated with various occupations and professions, from landowners and tradesmen to educators and community leaders. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals who have left their mark on the communities they have called home.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burnap

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

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

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