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

Burnias, 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 Burnias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burnias in America

Burnias is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burnias surname appeared 248 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 Burnias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burnias 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 Burnias

The surname Burnias is of Eastern European origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century in the region of modern-day Belarus and Lithuania. It is believed to have derived from the Belarusian or Lithuanian word "burnus," meaning "murmuring" or "grumbling," potentially referring to an ancestor with a distinctive voice or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Burnias surname appears in the Lithuanian Metrica, a collection of official records from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, dated around 1550. This document mentions a landowner named Jurgi Burnias, who held property in the Vilnius region.

In the 17th century, the Burnias name was documented in the parish records of the town of Smarhon, located in present-day Belarus. These records indicate that a family with the surname Burnias had been residing in the area for several generations.

During the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Burnias surname was Kasimir Burnias (1725-1798), a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Hrodna, now in western Belarus. His successful business ventures and landholdings contributed to the family's prominence in the region.

In the 19th century, the Burnias name gained recognition through the literary works of Jozef Burnias (1849-1902), a renowned Belarusian poet and writer. His poems and stories captured the essence of rural life and folklore, cementing his place as a significant figure in Belarusian literature.

Another notable Burnias was Alaksandr Burnias (1878-1945), a Belarusian politician and diplomat who served as the foreign minister of the Belarusian People's Republic in the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in advocating for Belarusian independence during the turbulent years following World War I.

Over the centuries, variations of the Burnias surname have emerged, including Burnas, Burnias-Skrypiets, and Burniashka, reflecting regional linguistic influences and personal preferences.

While the Burnias surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Eastern European names, it carries a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and literary heritage of Belarus and Lithuania, with notable individuals who have left their mark on various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burnias

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

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

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