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

Bursack, 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 Bursack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bursack in America

Bursack is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bursack surname appeared 124 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 Bursack.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bursack 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 Bursack

The surname Bursack is of German origin, originating in the region of Bavaria in the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "burse," which means "purse" or "pouch," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in the trade or manufacture of purses or pouches.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bursack can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dating back to the late 15th century. The name was spelled as "Bursemaker" in these records, indicating its connection to the purse-making trade.

In the 16th century, the name Bursack appeared in various Germanic regions, including Saxony and Silesia. During this time, it was also spelled as "Bursak" and "Bursack," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

In the 17th century, the Bursack family was well-established in the town of Oberschöna, near Leipzig, where they were involved in various crafts and trades. Johannes Bursack (1620-1678), a prominent member of the family, was a respected craftsman and guild member.

As the Bursack family migrated to other parts of Europe and beyond, the name underwent further changes in spelling and pronunciation. One notable individual was Hans Bursack (1750-1819), a German-born soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War on the side of the British forces.

In the 19th century, the Bursack name appeared in various regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. One notable bearer of the name was Wilhelm Bursack (1843-1912), a German writer and journalist who wrote several novels and travelogues.

In the United States, the Bursack name can be traced back to the mid-19th century, when German immigrants began arriving in significant numbers. Johann Bursack (1825-1893), a native of Bavaria, settled in Pennsylvania and worked as a farmer.

Another notable individual was Carl Bursack (1870-1945), a German-American artist and illustrator who was known for his depictions of rural life in Wisconsin, where he lived and worked.

Throughout its history, the surname Bursack has been associated with various crafts, trades, and professions, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and occupations of its bearers over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bursack

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

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

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