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

Burtch, 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 Burtch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burtch in America

Burtch is the 18137th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burtch surname appeared 1,535 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Burtch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burtch 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 Burtch

The surname Burtch has its origins in England and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an Old English word "byrhtan," which means "bright" or "shining." This would suggest that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a bright or radiant appearance.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Burtch can be traced back to the 13th century in various county records across England, particularly in the counties of Somerset and Wiltshire. Some variations in the spelling included Burtch, Burtche, and Burtche. These early spellings often reflected the regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping at the time.

In the 15th century, the name Burtch appeared in the records of the Guildhall in the City of London, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were present in the bustling commercial center of the capital.

One notable historical figure with the surname Burtch was William Burtch, born in 1678 in Somerset. He was a renowned clockmaker and is credited with developing innovative techniques for creating intricate clockwork mechanisms.

Another individual of note was John Burtch, born in 1732 in Wiltshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate, playing an influential role in the administration of his region.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname Burtch also appeared in various parish records across England, indicating its presence in different parts of the country. For example, the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Warwick mentioned a Thomas Burtch in 1685.

In the 19th century, the name Burtch gained some prominence with the birth of Samuel Burtch (1819-1892), a successful entrepreneur and industrialist who established several factories in the Midlands region of England.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Burtch (1857-1934), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in the county of Dorset, challenging the societal norms of her time and advocating for equal educational opportunities for women.

While the surname Burtch may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its English roots, with various individuals bearing this name making significant contributions across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burtch

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

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

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