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

Burrison, 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 Burrison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burrison in America

Burrison is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burrison surname appeared 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 Burrison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burrison 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 Burrison

The surname Burrison originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English words 'burr' meaning a small hill or fortified place, and 'tun' meaning a settlement or enclosure. It likely referred to someone who lived near a fortified settlement on a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Burrestune', referring to a village in Wiltshire. Over time, the spelling evolved into the modern form of Burrison.

In the 13th century, a Richard de Burristone was mentioned in the Feet of Fines records for Oxfordshire, indicating the family's presence in that region. The name also appeared in various tax rolls and parish records throughout the centuries, with variations like Burryston, Buryston, and Burston.

Notable bearers of the Burrison surname include John Burrison (1561-1632), a wealthy merchant in London who owned several properties in the city. Another prominent figure was Thomas Burrison (1678-1741), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Bath.

In the 18th century, William Burrison (1712-1789) was a prominent lawyer and judge in Yorkshire, known for his fair rulings and legal expertise. His son, Henry Burrison (1745-1823), followed in his footsteps and became a respected barrister in London.

One of the most famous Burrisons was the explorer and naturalist, Robert Burrison (1801-1879), who led several expeditions to Africa and the Middle East, making significant contributions to the fields of geography and natural history.

While the Burrison surname originated in England, over time it spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, as families migrated and settled in new regions. The name continues to hold a rich historical legacy, reflecting its origins in the medieval settlements of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burrison

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

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

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