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

Burnworth, 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 Burnworth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burnworth in America

Burnworth is the 23647th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burnworth surname appeared 1,072 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 Burnworth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burnworth 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 Burnworth

The surname Burnworth has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "burna" meaning a small stream or brook, and "worth" meaning an enclosed homestead or farm. This suggests that the name likely originated from a place where the earliest bearers of the name lived near a small stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1197, where a William de Burneworth is listed. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century and had likely evolved from its Old English roots over the preceding centuries.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various forms such as Burneword, Burnewurth, and Burnworth in various county records across England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Shropshire. This suggests that the name was most prevalent in the western and central regions of the country during this period.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Burnworth, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. He was born around 1320 and is recorded as having participated in the Battle of Crecy in 1346 and the siege of Calais in 1347.

Another historical figure with the Burnworth surname was William Burnworth, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Bristol during the 15th century. He was born around 1425 and is known to have held significant property and business interests in the city.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records, including the Parish Registers of Gloucestershire, where a Thomas Burnworth is recorded as having been baptized in the village of Painswick in 1589.

During the 17th century, the surname is found in various place names across England, such as Burnworth Farm in Gloucestershire and Burnworth Manor in Shropshire, further reinforcing the name's connection to specific locations.

One notable bearer of the name in the 18th century was John Burnworth, a renowned scientist and naturalist who was born in Bristol in 1725. He is known for his contributions to the study of botany and his extensive collection of plant specimens from various parts of the world.

Throughout history, the surname Burnworth has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including knights, merchants, landowners, scientists, and other notable figures. While the name's origins can be traced back to the 12th century, it has remained a part of the English surname landscape for centuries, reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burnworth

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

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

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