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

Buros, 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 Buros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buros in America

Buros is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buros surname appeared 156 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 Buros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buros 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 Buros

The surname Buros has its origins in the Czech Republic, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "bur," which means "storm" or "tempest." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who had a fiery or tempestuous personality.

In the region of Bohemia, the name Buros appeared in various early records and manuscripts, including the Litomerice Codex from the late 14th century. This document contained references to individuals with the surname, indicating its establishment within the local community during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Jan Buros, a farmer who lived in the village of Litomerice in the 1420s. His descendants continued to use the surname, and it spread to other parts of Bohemia and neighboring regions.

The name Buros has also been connected to several place names in the Czech Republic, such as the town of Burov, which may have contributed to the surname's development. Additionally, variations in spelling, including Buroš and Burosz, have been documented throughout history.

Notable individuals with the surname Buros include:

1. Václav Buros (1648-1712), a renowned Czech sculptor known for his intricate wooden carvings adorning churches and monasteries.
2. Anna Buros (1789-1856), a respected educator and advocate for women's education in Prague.
3. Josef Buros (1825-1901), a prominent Czech architect who designed several landmarks in Prague, including the National Theater.
4. Karel Buros (1871-1945), a Czech politician and member of the Austro-Hungarian parliament, representing the interests of Bohemian farmers.
5. Milada Buros (1920-2005), a celebrated Czech opera singer who performed at prestigious venues across Europe during the mid-20th century.

While the surname Buros may not have achieved global recognition, its rich history and deep roots in the Czech Republic have contributed to preserving the cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buros

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

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

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