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

Burrous, 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 Burrous surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burrous in America

Burrous is the 44423rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burrous surname appeared 484 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 Burrous.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burrous 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 Burrous

The surname Burrous has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "burh" and "hors," which together translate to "hill horse" or "hill stallion." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name or a descriptive name for someone who lived near a hill or worked with horses on a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Burrhos," which is likely an earlier spelling variation. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname had already established themselves in England by the time of the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, records show the name spelled as "Burroughs" and "Burrows," indicating the evolution of the spelling over time. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the personal preferences of scribes who recorded the names.

Notably, the name Burrous is closely associated with the village of Burrough Green in Cambridgeshire, England. This place name, which dates back to the 13th century, may have contributed to the surname's development and spread in the region.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Burrous was Roger Burrous, who lived in Lincolnshire, England, in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was John Burrous, a merchant and landowner from Essex, who was born in 1425 and died in 1489.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with Sir John Burrous (1531-1598), a renowned English diplomat and politician who served as the Secretary of State under Queen Elizabeth I. His diplomatic skills and contributions to the English court earned him a knighthood and significant influence during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure was William Burrous (1599-1679), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Peterhouse, a college at the University of Cambridge. He was widely respected for his scholarship and leadership within the academic community.

During the 17th century, the name Burrous was also associated with Thomas Burrous (1631-1695), a successful merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He played a significant role in the local community and left behind a substantial estate upon his passing.

While the surname Burrous has undergone spelling variations and evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period in England, where it was likely derived from a combination of Old English words related to horses and hills. Despite its relatively small prevalence, the name has been carried by notable individuals throughout history, particularly in the fields of politics, academia, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burrous

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

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

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