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

Burries, 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 Burries surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burries in America

Burries is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burries surname appeared 217 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 Burries.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burries 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 Burries

The surname BURRIES is believed to have originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "burga," which means a fortified place or a manor house. The name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked at a fortified dwelling or castle.

The earliest recorded mention of the BURRIES surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Ayrshire, Scotland. In 1296, a person named John de Burgh is listed in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of homage rolls to King Edward I of England. This spelling variation suggests the name may have been associated with the town of Burgh in Ayrshire.

During the 16th century, the BURRIES surname appeared in various Scottish records, including the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland. In 1533, a man named Robert Burries was granted lands in the parish of Dreghorn, Ayrshire. This indicates that the BURRIES family had established themselves as landowners in the region.

One notable historical figure with the BURRIES surname was Sir John Burries (1620-1688), a Scottish politician and judge. He served as Lord Advocate of Scotland from 1677 to 1688 and played a significant role in the legal and political affairs of the time.

Another prominent individual was William Burries (1785-1868), a Scottish engraver and painter. He was renowned for his engravings of portraits and landscapes, and his works are held in various museums and galleries across the United Kingdom.

In the literary world, the BURRIES surname is associated with the Scottish poet and playwright Joanna Burries (1829-1892). She was known for her poems and plays that captured the essence of rural Scottish life and gained recognition among her contemporaries.

Robert Burries (1892-1976) was a Scottish architect who made significant contributions to the design of public buildings in the early 20th century. Some of his notable works include the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh and the Glasgow School of Art.

Elizabeth Burries (1918-2005) was a Scottish educator and advocate for women's rights. She played a crucial role in promoting equal opportunities for women in education and the workforce, and her efforts were recognized with various honors and awards.

While the BURRIES surname has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its rich history and connections to Scottish heritage remain an integral part of its identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burries

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

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

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