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

Burtchaell, 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 Burtchaell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burtchaell in America

Burtchaell is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burtchaell surname appeared 122 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 Burtchaell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burtchaell 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 Burtchaell

The surname Burtchaell has its origins in Ireland, likely emerging in the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words "borr" meaning "haughty" or "proud" and "sáil" meaning "heel" or "heel of the foot." This suggests the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or a reference to a particular individual's physical or personality traits.

The earliest known recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century. The Annals mention several individuals with the surname Burtchaell, indicating their presence in various parts of Ireland during that time.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns, a collection of records related to land grants and appointments made by English monarchs in Ireland. This suggests that the Burtchaell family had established themselves as landowners or held positions of authority during this period.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Patrick Burtchaell (1568-1647), an Irish Jesuit priest and professor of theology at the University of Salamanca in Spain. He was known for his scholarly works and contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology.

Another prominent individual was Bartholomew Burtchaell (1639-1711), an Irish Jacobite soldier and politician who served as a member of the Irish Parliament during the reign of James II. He played a significant role in the Williamite War in Ireland, supporting the cause of the deposed Catholic king.

In the 19th century, Mary Burtchaell (1826-1898) was a well-known Irish author and poet. Her works often explored themes of Irish culture, history, and identity. She is particularly remembered for her collection of poems titled "Echoes from the Emerald Isle," published in 1876.

The Burtchaell name has also been associated with various places in Ireland. For instance, the townland of Burtchaell in County Kilkenny is believed to have derived its name from the family, indicating their presence and influence in that region.

While the name has evolved over time, with variations such as Burtchaill, Burtchell, and Burchell, its Irish roots and significance as a surname with a rich historical background remain intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burtchaell

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

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

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