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

Burtlow, 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 Burtlow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burtlow in America

Burtlow is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burtlow surname appeared 125 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 Burtlow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burtlow 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 Burtlow

The surname Burtlow has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "burh" meaning a fortified town or manor, and "hlaw" meaning a hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to a hill or mound near a fortified settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Burthlou." This entry refers to a landowner or tenant in the county of Gloucestershire. The spelling variations at the time included "Burthlowe" and "Burtelowe."

In the 13th century, records show a John de Burtlowe residing in Somerset. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of southwest England by that time. The "de" prefix suggests that John may have been a landowner or person of some status.

During the 14th century, the name appears in various court rolls and taxation records across counties like Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. This suggests that the Burtlow family had established branches in different regions of southern England.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Sir William Burtlow (1567-1642), a Member of Parliament for the borough of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis in Dorset. He played a role in the events leading up to the English Civil War.

Another individual of note was John Burtlow (1625-1697), a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. He was a prominent figure in the city's commerce and served as a Sheriff of Bristol in 1678.

In the 18th century, the Burtlow name can be found in parish records and census returns from counties such as Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire, indicating that the name remained concentrated in the southwest of England.

One interesting reference is to a William Burtlow (1743-1821), who was a celebrated gardener and horticulturist. He is credited with introducing several new varieties of fruit trees and developing innovative gardening techniques.

While the name has seen some variations in spelling over the centuries, such as Burtlowe, Burtloe, and Burtloe, the modern form of Burtlow has remained relatively consistent since the 17th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burtlow

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

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

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