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

Burpo, 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 Burpo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burpo in America

Burpo is the 33731st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burpo surname appeared 675 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 Burpo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burpo 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 Burpo

The surname Burpo is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "burg," meaning a fortified town or borough, combined with a personal suffix, potentially indicating someone who lived in a specific borough or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burpo can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, where a certain John Burpo was baptized in 1592. This suggests that the name was already in use in the English Midlands during the late Tudor period.

In the 17th century, the Burpo surname appears to have spread to other parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. For example, a William Burpo was mentioned in the court rolls of Oxfordshire in 1641, indicating his presence in the area during the English Civil War period.

The Burpo name has also been linked to several place names in England, including the village of Burpham in Surrey, which was recorded as "Burpham" in the Domesday Book of 1086. It is possible that the surname may have originated from this or a similar place name, with individuals taking on the name of their place of residence or origin.

Throughout history, a few notable individuals have borne the Burpo surname. One such person was Robert Burpo (1605-1679), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, who served as the city's mayor in 1666. Another was Reverend John Burpo (1712-1784), an Anglican clergyman and author who published several theological works during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Burpo name continued to appear in various records across England. Notable figures included William Burpo (1822-1895), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Lincolnshire, and Mary Burpo (1848-1921), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in London.

While the surname Burpo is relatively uncommon today, its origins can be traced back to England's rich historical tapestry, reflecting the country's diverse linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burpo

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

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

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