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

Burrichter, 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 Burrichter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burrichter in America

Burrichter is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burrichter surname appeared 199 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 Burrichter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burrichter 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 Burrichter

The surname Burrichter has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Bürger," which translates to "citizen" or "burgher," combined with the word "Richter," meaning "judge." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a judge or legal official within a town or city.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burrichter can be found in the town records of Freiburg im Breisgau, a city in southwestern Germany, from the year 1587. These records mention a certain Hans Burrichter, who held a prominent position within the local community.

In the 17th century, the Burrichter family appears to have spread to other regions of Germany, with records indicating their presence in cities such as Nuremberg and Leipzig. During this time, the name was also occasionally spelled as "Bürgerrichter" or "Bürrichter," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and orthography.

One notable individual bearing the Burrichter name was Johann Friedrich Burrichter, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1726 to 1804. He was a well-regarded scholar and authored several works on theology and ethics, including his renowned treatise "Ethica Christiana" (Christian Ethics).

Another influential figure was Wilhelm Burrichter (1804-1876), a German architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the development of several cities in the Rhineland region. His most notable works include the design of the Karlsruhe Palace and the urban planning of the city of Mannheim.

In the 19th century, the Burrichter name gained prominence in the field of literature with the writer and poet August Burrichter (1839-1917). His collected works, which included poetry, short stories, and novels, were widely acclaimed and helped establish his reputation as a prominent figure in the German literary scene of his time.

As the Burrichter family expanded and migrated to other parts of Europe and beyond, the name continued to be associated with various professions and disciplines. For instance, in the early 20th century, there was a notable German engineer named Emil Burrichter (1878-1952), who made significant contributions to the development of steam turbine technology.

Throughout its history, the surname Burrichter has maintained a strong connection to its Germanic roots and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, architects, and engineers, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burrichter

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

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

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