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

Burra, 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 Burra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burra in America

Burra is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burra surname appeared 125 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 Burra.

The history of the last name Burra

The surname Burra has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern region known as the Deccan. It is believed to have originated from the Marathi or Telugu languages, where the word "burra" or "bura" meant "old" or "elderly." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive term or a nickname for an elder person.

The earliest known references to the name Burra can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire in the Deccan region. Some historical records from this period mention individuals with the surname Burra serving in various capacities within the empire's administration or military.

In the 17th century, the Burra surname gained prominence when a family bearing this name established themselves as influential landowners and chieftains in the Telangana region. One notable figure from this era was Burra Virabhadra Nayak (1625-1681), a warrior and feudal lord who played a significant role in the resistance against the Mughal Empire's expansionist efforts in the region.

As the British East India Company expanded its influence in India during the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname Burra are recorded in colonial documents and records. For instance, Burra Venkanna (1750-1820) was a prominent landlord and revenue officer who worked closely with the British administration in the Ceded Districts of the Madras Presidency.

Another notable figure was Burra Venkata Ramana Garu (1810-1878), a social reformer and philanthropist from the Guntur district of present-day Andhra Pradesh. He contributed significantly to the promotion of education and the upliftment of underprivileged communities in the region.

In the 20th century, Burra Seshagiri Rao (1892-1975) was a distinguished lawyer and freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement. He was also a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the country's constitution.

It is important to note that the surname Burra has undergone various spellings and variations over time, such as Bura, Burah, and Burada, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations in India. Additionally, the name has been associated with certain place names and locations, particularly in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, where it has a strong historical presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burra

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

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

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