2010
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Burneo
Spanish surname derived from an occupational term "el horno" meaning an oven worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Burneo. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Burneo 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Burneo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Burneo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.9%. The next largest groups are White (9.1%) and Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Burneo
The surname BURNEO is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. The earliest records of this surname can be found in the region of Castile, particularly in the province of Burgos. It is believed that BURNEO derives from the Spanish word "burneo," which means "to burnish" or "to polish." This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation or trade related to metalworking or polishing.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BURNEO surname appeared in various historical records and documents, such as parish registers and tax rolls. One notable example is the mention of a certain Juan BURNEO in the archives of the city of Valladolid, dated 1587. This record refers to a transaction involving the sale of a plot of land.
In the 18th century, the BURNEO surname gained more prominence, with several individuals bearing this name achieving notable positions within the Spanish society. One such individual was Diego BURNEO, a respected lawyer and judge who lived between 1712 and 1785. His legal expertise earned him recognition, and he served as a magistrate in the Supreme Court of Castile.
The 19th century saw the BURNEO surname spread beyond Spain, as some members of the family emigrated to various parts of the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure from this era was Joaquín BURNEO, a Cuban-born poet and writer who lived from 1822 to 1892. His works were widely acclaimed and contributed to the literary culture of his time.
Another prominent figure bearing the BURNEO surname was Mariana BURNEO, a Spanish educator and feminist activist born in 1865. She dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and improving access to education for girls and women in Spain. Her efforts paved the way for greater gender equality in the country.
In the 20th century, the BURNEO surname continued to be present in various fields. One notable individual was Manuel BURNEO, a Spanish artist and sculptor who lived from 1912 to 1998. His works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and gained critical acclaim for their unique style and innovative techniques.
While the surname BURNEO is not among the most common surnames in the world, it has left an indelible mark throughout history, with individuals from this family making significant contributions in various fields, including law, literature, education, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Burneo
Among Census respondents with the surname Burneo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.9%. The next largest groups are White (9.1%) and Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Burneo 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 Burneo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino88.9% · 88
- White9.1% · 9
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Burneo
Burneo 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
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-28 bearers (-22.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 22,957 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -28 bearers (-22.0%) | Down 22,957 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 Burneo 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 | #133,048 | #156,005 | -17.3% |
| Count | 127 | 99 | -22.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Burneo bearers went from 127 to 99 (-22.0% change). The surname moved down 22,957 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #156,005.
FAQ
Burneo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Burneo?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Burneo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Burneo?
Burneo ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 99 people with the surname Burneo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Burneo.
Has Burneo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Burneo went from 127 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 28 (-22.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Burneo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Burneo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.9%. The next largest groups are White (9.1%) and Black (2.0%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Burneo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.9% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Burneo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (88.9%), White (9.1%), Black (2.0%). 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 Burneo (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 Burneo mean?
Spanish surname derived from an occupational term "el horno" meaning an oven worker. 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 Burneo (0.03 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 Burneo?
Find out how many people have the surname Burneo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.