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

Burrel, 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 Burrel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burrel in America

Burrel is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burrel surname appeared 313 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 Burrel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burrel 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 Burrel

The surname Burrel originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word 'burel', meaning a coarse woollen cloth or a greyish-brown colour. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with this fabric or wore clothing of that colour.

The earliest recorded instances of the Burrel name can be found in various historical records from the 13th century onwards. One notable example is the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a John Burel in Oxfordshire. The Burrel surname also appears in the Calendarium Genealogicum, a compilation of historical documents from the 14th century.

In the 14th century, the Burrel family held lands in Northamptonshire, and the name is associated with the village of Burrell's Field in that county. The surname was also present in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379, indicating its presence in different parts of England during this time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Burrel surname was Sir Richard Burrell (c. 1520 - 1585), a prominent politician and landowner from Northamptonshire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Northampton and played a significant role in local affairs.

Another notable figure was Sir Walter Burrell (1542 - 1631), a wealthy merchant and Member of Parliament for Gatton in Surrey. He was involved in trade with the Mediterranean and amassed a considerable fortune, which allowed him to purchase land and properties in various parts of England.

During the 17th century, the Burrell family gained prominence in Ireland. Theophilus Burrell (1615 - 1685) was an English-born lawyer and judge who served as the Lord Chief Justice of Ireland from 1679 to 1685.

In the 18th century, Peter Burrell (1692 - 1756) was a successful merchant and Member of Parliament for Haslemere in Surrey. He acquired the manor of Beckenham in Kent, which remained in the Burrell family for several generations.

Another significant figure was Sir William Burrell (1732 - 1796), a Scottish merchant and philanthropist. He amassed a substantial fortune through his trading activities and was known for his generosity, donating large sums to educational institutions and charitable causes.

Throughout its history, the Burrel surname has been associated with various locations, including Northamptonshire, Yorkshire, Surrey, Kent, and Scotland. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent, variations such as Burrell, Burel, and Burrill have also been documented over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burrel

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

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

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