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

Bursac, 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 Bursac surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bursac in America

Bursac is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bursac surname appeared 128 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 Bursac.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bursac 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 Bursac

The surname Bursac is of Slavic origin, with its roots traced back to the Balkan region of Europe, particularly Croatia and Serbia. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, with the earliest known records dating back to the 14th century.

The name Bursac is derived from the Slavic word "bor," meaning pine tree, and the suffix "-ac," which is a common Slavic patronymic ending, indicating a relationship or belonging. Thus, the name Bursac likely referred to someone who lived near or worked with pine trees, such as a forester or a lumberjack.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the Bursac name can be found in a 14th-century census record from the town of Dubrovnik, located on the Adriatic coast of present-day Croatia. The record lists a certain Ivan Bursac, a merchant who traded in timber and other goods.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Bursac name appeared in various municipal records and chronicles across the Balkan region, often associated with individuals involved in forestry, woodworking, or related trades. Notable examples include Nikola Bursac, a master carpenter from Belgrade, Serbia, who lived in the late 15th century, and Marko Bursac, a respected forester from the town of Zadar, Croatia, in the early 16th century.

As the centuries passed, the Bursac surname spread across the Balkan Peninsula and beyond, with members of the family venturing into various professions and endeavors. One notable figure was Petar Bursac, a Serbian military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the late 17th century and played a crucial role in the liberation of Belgrade in 1688.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the Bursac surname made significant contributions to the fields of literature and education. Jovan Bursac, a Serbian writer and educator born in 1818, was renowned for his works promoting Serbian culture and language. Miloš Bursac, born in 1856, was a Croatian poet and teacher whose works celebrated the beauty of the Dalmatian coast.

Another notable bearer of the Bursac name was Milica Bursac, a Serbian feminist and activist born in 1871. She was a pioneer in advocating for women's rights and education in the Balkans, founding several organizations and schools dedicated to empowering women.

Throughout history, the Bursac surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who bore this name across the Balkan region and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bursac

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

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

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