2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Burriola
A surname derived from a European place name or region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Burriola. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Burriola surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Burriola in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Burriola, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 54.9%. The next largest groups are White (41.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Burriola
The surname Burriola originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "burrio," meaning "donkey," and the suffix "-ola," indicating a place or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have referred to a residence or farmstead associated with donkeys, possibly a place where these animals were bred or used for transportation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burriola can be found in the 13th-century manuscript "Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla," which documents landholdings and property transactions in the region. This record mentions a certain "Domingo de Burriola," who owned land near the town of Ezcaray in the province of La Rioja, Spain.
During the 14th century, the name appears in several municipal records and tax rolls from various Basque villages and towns, indicating that individuals bearing the surname Burriola were well-established in the area. For instance, a "Juan de Burriola" is listed as a landowner in the village of Guetaria in 1375.
As the centuries progressed, members of the Burriola family spread throughout the Basque Country and beyond. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Pedro de Burriola (1523-1594) was a prominent merchant and explorer who participated in several voyages to the Americas, establishing trade routes and settlements in present-day Colombia and Panama.
Another significant individual was María Burriola (1678-1742), a renowned writer and poet from the town of Bilbao. Her works, which often celebrated Basque culture and traditions, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.
In the 19th century, a notable member of the Burriola family was Ignacio Burriola (1823-1891), a influential politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and played a key role in shaping legislation related to civil rights and economic reforms.
Throughout history, the surname Burriola has maintained a strong presence in the Basque region, with many descendants still residing in areas such as Gipuzkoa, Bizkaia, and Navarra. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation over the centuries, its origins and connection to the Basque heritage remain deeply rooted.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Burriola
Among Census respondents with the surname Burriola, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 54.9%. The next largest groups are White (41.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Burriola bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Burriola surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino54.9% · 62
- White41.6% · 47
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Burriola
Burriola appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+6 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,333 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+7 bearers (+6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,548 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+6.0%) | Down 3,333 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.6%) | Up 6,548 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Burriola surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #147,221 | 4.3% |
| Count | 106 | 113 | 6.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Burriola bearers went from 106 to 113 (+6.6% change). The surname moved up 6,548 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #147,221.
FAQ
Burriola surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Burriola?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Burriola. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Burriola?
Burriola ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Burriola. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Burriola.
Has Burriola become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Burriola went from 106 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 7 (+6.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Burriola?
Among Census respondents with the surname Burriola, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 54.9%. The next largest groups are White (41.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Burriola in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.9% (62 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Burriola appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (54.9%), White (41.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Burriola (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Burriola mean?
A surname derived from a European place name or region. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Burriola (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Burriola?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.