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

Burrier, 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 Burrier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burrier in America

Burrier is the 22471st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burrier surname appeared 1,145 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 Burrier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burrier 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 Burrier

The surname Burrier has its origins in France, and it can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old French word "burrier," which means a person who works with cloth or wool. The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in the records of the city of Lyon, where a family of weavers and cloth merchants bore this surname.

The Burrier family later spread to other parts of France, particularly in the regions of Burgundy and Champagne. During the 16th century, a branch of the Burrier family settled in the town of Troyes, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One of the most notable members of this family was Pierre Burrier (1547-1621), who served as a magistrate and was known for his efforts in improving the local infrastructure.

As the Burrier family continued to grow and prosper, some members began to migrate to other parts of Europe. In the 17th century, a Burrier family settled in the Netherlands, where they were involved in the textile trade. One of their descendants, Hendrik Burrier (1698-1772), became a respected merchant and philanthropist in Amsterdam.

The Burrier name also found its way to England, where it was sometimes spelled as "Burrows" or "Borrows." One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname in England dates back to the 14th century, when a Richard Burrier was mentioned in the records of the city of Bristol.

Another notable individual with the surname Burrier was Jean-Baptiste Burrier (1763-1839), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He rose through the ranks and was eventually awarded the title of Baron for his bravery and leadership during the Napoleonic Wars.

In the 19th century, the Burrier family spread to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in North America was in 1832, when a family of Burriers settled in the state of Ohio.

Over the centuries, the Burrier surname has been associated with various occupations, including weaving, cloth-making, and mercantile activities. It has also been linked to several notable individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, such as politics, military, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burrier

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

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

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