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

Burros, 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 Burros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burros in America

Burros is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burros surname appeared 288 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 Burros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burros 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 Burros

The surname "Burros" is believed to have originated in Portugal, with its roots dating back to the 15th or 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Portuguese word "burro," which means "donkey" or "mule." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone who worked with or was associated with these animals.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "Burros" can be found in Portuguese municipal records from the 16th century, where individuals with this last name were documented as residing in various regions of the country. Interestingly, there are also records indicating the presence of this surname in some Spanish-speaking areas, likely due to the close linguistic and cultural ties between Portugal and Spain.

The name "Burros" has appeared in several historical documents over the centuries, including birth, marriage, and death records, as well as legal documents and property records. While not as prominent as some other Portuguese surnames, it has been carried by notable individuals throughout history.

One such individual was João Burros (1632-1701), a Portuguese merchant and explorer who played a significant role in establishing trade routes between Portugal and its colonies in South America. Another notable bearer of this surname was Mariana Burros (1785-1849), a Portuguese philanthropist and advocate for women's education, who founded several schools in her hometown of Lisbon.

In the 19th century, Manuel Burros (1820-1892) was a renowned Portuguese architect who designed several prominent buildings in Lisbon and Porto, including the iconic Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace) in Porto. Coincidentally, his contemporary, Maria Burros (1825-1901), was a celebrated Portuguese writer and poet, known for her contributions to the Romantic literary movement.

Another notable figure was Joaquim Burros (1895-1976), a Portuguese politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and Brazil. His diplomatic efforts played a crucial role in strengthening Portugal's international relations during the mid-20th century.

While these are just a few examples, the surname "Burros" has been carried by many individuals throughout Portugal's history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of the country's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burros

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

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

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