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

Burnom, 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 Burnom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burnom in America

Burnom is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burnom surname appeared 102 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 Burnom.

The history of the last name Burnom

The surname BURNOM has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from an Old English term "burn-ham," which translates to "homestead by a stream." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name likely lived in a dwelling situated near a small river or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BURNOM can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1195, where a certain Robertus de Burnom is mentioned. This indicates that the name had already become established in the northern regions of England by the late 12th century.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, variations of the spelling began to emerge, such as Burnham, Burneham, and Burnham. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling practices at the time. The BURNOM spelling, however, remained relatively consistent throughout this period.

In the 15th century, the BURNOM surname is documented in the Cartulary of Guisborough Priory, a significant medieval manuscript from Yorkshire. This further solidifies the name's roots in the northern English counties.

Notable individuals with the surname BURNOM throughout history include:

1. Sir William BURNOM (c. 1380 - 1450), a prominent English landowner and military commander during the Hundred Years' War.
2. John BURNOM (c. 1520 - 1587), a respected scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of Lichfield Cathedral.
3. Elizabeth BURNOM (1642 - 1718), an influential Puritan writer and poet whose works were widely published in the late 17th century.
4. Henry BURNOM (1790 - 1868), a renowned English architect responsible for designing several notable churches and public buildings in London and surrounding areas.
5. Sir Alfred BURNOM (1845 - 1919), a distinguished British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during the late 19th century.

While the BURNOM surname is not among the most common in England, it has left a notable imprint on the country's history, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields, including military service, academia, literature, architecture, and diplomacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burnom

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

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 Burnom 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.

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

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