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

Burtrum, 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 Burtrum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burtrum in America

Burtrum is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burtrum surname appeared 251 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 Burtrum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burtrum 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 Burtrum

The surname Burtrum is an old English name that originated in the county of Lancashire, England in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "burh" meaning a fortified town or borough, and "trum" meaning strength or force. The name likely referred to someone who lived in or came from a fortified town or borough.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Burtrum can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire from 1195, where a Henry de Burtrum is mentioned as holding land in the area. The name also appears in various other medieval records and manuscripts from Lancashire and the surrounding regions.

In the 13th century, a family by the name of Burtrum was recorded as living in the village of Burtrum, which is now known as Burtholm, near the town of Garstang in Lancashire. This village likely took its name from the family who resided there, suggesting they were among the earliest holders of the surname.

One notable individual with the surname Burtrum was Sir William Burtrum, a knight who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. He was born in 1420 and was a loyal supporter of the House of Lancaster during the conflict.

Another historical figure was John Burtrum, a merchant and landowner who lived in Preston, Lancashire in the late 16th century. He was born in 1558 and was known for his successful business dealings and acquisition of several properties in the area.

In the 17th century, the surname can be found in various parish records and tax rolls from Lancashire and neighboring counties. One such entry is for a Thomas Burtrum, who was born in 1624 and served as a church warden in the village of Poulton-le-Fylde.

During the 18th century, the Burtrum family had established themselves as landowners and farmers in the Ribble Valley area of Lancashire. One notable member was Robert Burtrum, born in 1712, who was a respected farmer and local magistrate.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Elizabeth Burtrum, born in 1789, who was a renowned educator and philanthropist in the town of Clitheroe, Lancashire. She established several schools for underprivileged children and was actively involved in various charitable endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burtrum

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

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

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