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

Burshia, 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 Burshia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burshia in America

Burshia is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burshia surname appeared 104 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 Burshia.

The history of the last name Burshia

The surname BURSHIA has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, likely originating in the late medieval period around the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Slavic word "bursha," which referred to a type of coarse cloth or burlap material.

The earliest known records of the name appear in historical documents from the Kingdom of Poland, indicating that it may have originated among Slavic communities in that region. Some early variants of the spelling include Burshya, Bursha, and Burshiya.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Jan Burshia, a merchant from the city of Krakow who was listed in tax records from the year 1412. Another notable historical figure was Andrzej Burshia, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Eastern Europe, including present-day Belarus and Ukraine. There are records of a Burshia family residing in the village of Horodok, near the city of Brest, in the late 1500s.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several individuals with the BURSHIA surname achieved prominence in various fields. Jakub Burshia (1612-1684) was a renowned Polish painter and sculptor, known for his works in churches and monasteries throughout the region. Ksawery Burshia (1745-1821) was a Polish military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected military strategist and author.

Another notable figure was Zofia Burshia (1788-1862), a Polish writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education. She published several novels and essays that challenged societal norms and gender roles during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, the BURSHIA surname began to appear in records from other Slavic countries, such as Russia and Ukraine, likely due to migration and intermarriage among Slavic communities. However, the name remained relatively uncommon outside of Eastern Europe.

Throughout its history, the BURSHIA surname has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, artisans, landowners, and members of the nobility. While not as widespread as some other Slavic surnames, it has maintained a presence in Eastern European countries and has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in fields such as art, literature, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burshia

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

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 Burshia 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.

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

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