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

Burum, 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 Burum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burum in America

Burum is the 65424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burum surname appeared 303 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 Burum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burum 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 Burum

The surname BURUM is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the late medieval period, specifically in the province of Friesland. It is thought to be derived from the Old Frisian word "bur," which means "farmer" or "peasant." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers were likely associated with agricultural or rural communities in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BURUM can be found in the Fryske Gânanammen, a collection of Frisian family names compiled in the 16th century. The name is also mentioned in various parish records and land registries from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating its presence in various parts of Friesland.

In the 17th century, a notable individual with the surname BURUM was Joannes Burum (1592-1672), a Dutch Reformed minister and theologian. He served as a pastor in several churches in the Netherlands and was known for his involvement in the Arminian controversy, a theological debate that shaped the Dutch Reformed Church at the time.

Another prominent figure bearing the name was Pieter Burum (1768-1842), a Dutch lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Estates-General, the Dutch parliament, and played a significant role in the drafting of the Constitution of the Netherlands in 1815.

In the 19th century, the name BURUM was also found in records from the United States, suggesting that individuals with this surname emigrated from the Netherlands to America during that period. One notable American with the surname was John Burum (1837-1912), a Union Army soldier who fought in the American Civil War and later became a successful businessman in Iowa.

Another individual of note was Gerrit Burum (1847-1924), a Dutch-American farmer and businessman who settled in Michigan. He was a prominent figure in the Dutch immigrant community and played a significant role in the development of the local agricultural industry.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Hendrik Burum (1885-1958) was a Dutch physicist and inventor. He made significant contributions to the field of thermodynamics and was awarded several patents for his innovative work on refrigeration systems.

While the surname BURUM may not be as widely recognized as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its agricultural roots in the Netherlands. The individuals mentioned above serve as examples of the name's diverse bearers across various professions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burum

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

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

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