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

Burreson, 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 Burreson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burreson in America

Burreson is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burreson surname appeared 124 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 Burreson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burreson 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 Burreson

The surname Burreson is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "burg" meaning fort or fortified town, and "sunu" meaning son. It is believed to have originated in the 11th century and was initially used to identify the sons of those who lived in or were associated with a particular fortified town or settlement.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Burreson can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as Burgsun, Burgessone, and Burreson, indicating the varying pronunciations and regional variations at the time.

One notable historical figure with the surname Burreson was Sir William Burreson, a prominent English knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War. He was born in 1390 and died in 1457, and his exploits are recorded in several chronicles of the time.

Another individual of note was John Burreson, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire who lived in the 15th century. He is mentioned in several medieval records and was known for his involvement in local politics and trade affairs.

In the 16th century, a family of Burresons resided in the village of Burston near Diss in Norfolk. They were prominent landowners and played a significant role in the local community. One member of this family, Thomas Burreson (1530-1598), was a respected magistrate and served as a justice of the peace.

Moving forward to the 17th century, the name Burreson appears in various parish records and court documents across England. One notable bearer was Robert Burreson (1620-1692), a successful merchant and shipowner from Bristol who played a role in the city's thriving maritime trade during that period.

While the surname Burreson is not as widely prevalent today as it once was, it remains a part of English genealogical history, with roots stretching back to the Norman Conquest and the establishment of fortified settlements across the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burreson

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

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

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