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

Burrington, 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 Burrington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burrington in America

Burrington is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burrington surname appeared 348 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 Burrington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burrington 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 Burrington

The surname Burrington is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place called Burrington, located in the county of Somerset.

The name Burrington is believed to be derived from the Old English words "burh" meaning a fortified hill or hill-spur, and "ing" which is a widely used suffix denoting a place of settlement or belonging. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a settlement on or near a fortified hill.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Burrington can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and properties in England compiled in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. In this document, the name is spelled "Burintone," which is believed to be an early variation of the modern spelling.

In the 13th century, a notable person named William de Burrington was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset, which were administrative records of the county's finances and taxes. William de Burrington was likely a landowner or person of some importance in the area at the time.

Another early example of the name can be found in the records of the Hundred Rolls, a series of census-like surveys conducted in England between 1274 and 1275. These records mention a person named Robert de Burrington, who was likely a resident of the village of Burrington or a nearby area.

During the 16th century, a prominent figure named Sir John Burrington (c. 1525-1593) was appointed as the High Sheriff of Somerset in 1565. He was a landowner and a member of the gentry class, holding several important positions in the county.

Another notable person with the surname Burrington was George Burrington (1677-1754), who served as the colonial governor of North Carolina from 1723 to 1725, and later as the governor of New Hampshire from 1728 to 1729.

In more recent times, the name Burrington has been associated with several individuals, including the British archaeologist and historian Ralph Burrington (1909-2003), who was known for his work on the history and archaeology of Somerset.

While the surname Burrington is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the early medieval period and the village of Burrington in Somerset. The name has been carried by landowners, public officials, and scholars throughout the centuries, showcasing its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burrington

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

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

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