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

Burnash, 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 Burnash surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burnash in America

Burnash is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burnash surname appeared 192 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 Burnash.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burnash 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 Burnash

The surname BURNASH is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is derived from the Old English words "burna" and "aesc," meaning "stream" and "ash tree," respectively. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a stream lined with ash trees.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from the 13th century, where it appears as "Burnashe." This indicates that the spelling has evolved over time, with variations such as "Burnayshe" and "Burneshe" also appearing in historical records.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BURNASH family appears to have been concentrated in the Yorkshire area, with some members migrating to neighboring counties like Lancashire and Cheshire. Notable individuals from this period include John BURNASH (1568-1642), a landowner in the village of Burnash near Keighley, Yorkshire, and Thomas BURNASH (1610-1678), a yeoman farmer from Colne, Lancashire.

In the 18th century, the BURNASH name continued to be found primarily in the northern counties of England. Records show a William BURNASH (1724-1799) who served as a constable in the town of Skipton, Yorkshire, and a Mary BURNASH (1742-1812) who was a midwife in the village of Haworth, famous for being the birthplace of the Brontë sisters.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, some members of the BURNASH family migrated to the growing cities and industrial centers of the north, such as Manchester and Leeds. One notable figure from this era was James BURNASH (1819-1893), a successful cotton mill owner in Manchester who became involved in local politics and served as a city councilor.

Other notable individuals with the BURNASH surname include:

• Robert BURNASH (1856-1932), a prominent architect in Liverpool who designed several notable buildings in the city.
• Emily BURNASH (1875-1963), a pioneering female mathematician and educator who taught at the University of Cambridge.
• Harold BURNASH (1892-1968), a World War I veteran and recipient of the Military Cross for bravery on the battlefield.
• Margaret BURNASH (1914-2002), a renowned botanical artist whose illustrations were featured in numerous publications and exhibitions.

While the BURNASH name may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, its history can be traced back to the medieval period and is deeply rooted in the northern counties of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burnash

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

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

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