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

Burruano, 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 Burruano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burruano in America

Burruano is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burruano surname appeared 119 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 Burruano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burruano 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 Burruano

The surname Burruano originates from Italy, specifically the Italian island of Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "burru," meaning "butter," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the production or trade of butter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Burruano surname can be found in the "Libro delle Gabelle" (Book of Taxes) of the city of Palermo, Sicily, dating back to the 14th century. This historical document lists several individuals with the surname Burruano, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Guglielmo Burruano was mentioned in the records of the city of Messina, Sicily. He was a merchant and landowner whose family had established themselves as prominent members of the local community.

During the 16th century, the Burruano surname appears in various ecclesiastical records, suggesting that some members of the family may have been involved in religious orders or held positions within the Church. One such example is Vincenzo Burruano, a Benedictine monk who lived from 1520 to 1598.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Girolamo Burruano, a renowned sculptor and architect from Palermo. Born in 1620, he gained recognition for his exceptional works throughout Sicily and parts of mainland Italy.

In the 18th century, the Burruano family continued to play a significant role in Sicilian society. One notable figure was Giuseppe Burruano, a lawyer and judge who lived from 1745 to 1821. His influential legal career and involvement in local governance left a lasting impact on the region.

While the Burruano surname is predominantly associated with Sicily, over time, it has spread to other parts of Italy and even beyond, as members of the family migrated and established new roots in different locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burruano

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

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

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