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

Búrquez, 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 Búrquez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Búrquez in America

Búrquez is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Búrquez surname appeared 122 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 Búrquez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Búrquez 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 Búrquez

The surname Burquez is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Aragon, Spain, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "burki," which means "elm tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near an elm tree or a place where elm trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burquez can be found in the Catalan region of Aragon, where it appeared as "Burguez" in the 13th century. This spelling variation reflects the influence of the Catalan language on the name's evolution.

In the 15th century, the name Burquez appeared in various historical records, including the "Libro de la Cadena" (Book of the Chain), a document that recorded the names of prominent families in the city of Jaca, Aragon. This suggests that the Burquez family had gained a certain level of distinction during that period.

During the 16th century, the name Burquez was associated with several notable individuals, including Juan Burquez (1512-1578), a Spanish soldier who fought in the Conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. Another prominent figure was Pedro Burquez (1525-1592), a Basque navigator and explorer who sailed to the Americas and played a role in the colonization of Florida.

In the 17th century, the name Burquez was found in various regions of Spain, including Catalonia, Aragon, and Navarre. One notable individual from this period was María Burquez (1635-1702), a renowned writer and poet who gained recognition for her literary works.

As the centuries passed, the Burquez name continued to spread across Spain and eventually to other parts of the world, including the Americas. In the 19th century, José Burquez (1810-1884), a Mexican politician and landowner, became a prominent figure in the state of Sonora, Mexico.

Throughout history, the surname Burquez has been associated with various professions, including writers, soldiers, explorers, and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be carried by individuals of diverse backgrounds and nationalities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Búrquez

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

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

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