Explore the Family Name Burrell
The meaning of Burrell
English: 1. nickname from Middle English, Old French burel, borel (also birel) ‘reddish brown’, referring perhaps to complexion or hair color. This was occasionally used by Normans as a personal name, perhaps a nickname substituted for the personal name. The word also denoted a coarse woollen cloth of this color, so the surname may sometimes refer to dress, or it may be a nickname for a maker of the cloth, a bureller. 2. habitational name from Burwell in Lincolnshire, see Burwell.
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How common is the last name Burrell in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Burrell changed slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 1414th in popularity, with a count of 23,048 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 1458th, representing a change of -3.11%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Burrell increased by 6.32% during this period, up to 24,504 individuals. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased slightly from 8.54 to 8.31, marking a decrease of -2.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,414 | #1,458 | -3.11% |
| Count | 23,048 | 24,504 | 6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 8.54 | 8.31 | -2.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burrell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Burrell as per the Decennial U.S. Census has seen changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 49.12% identified as White, which declined to 46.23% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black rose slightly from 45.89% to 46.91%. The Hispanic demographic saw a significant increase from 2.03% to 3.10%, while the identification as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.31% to 0.36%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 2.10% to 2.86%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category witnessed a minor decrease from 0.55% to 0.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.89% | 46.91% | 2.22% |
| White | 49.12% | 46.23% | -5.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.1% | 52.71% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 2.86% | 36.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.54% | -1.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.36% | 16.13% |
Burrell ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Burrell is British & Irish, which comprises 47.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (19.5%) and Nigerian (8.2%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Angolan & Congolese, and Eastern European.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 47.5% |
| French & German | 19.5% |
| Nigerian | 8.2% |
| Other | 24.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Burrell
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Burrell have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 71.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 71.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 71.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 70.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 70.40% |
What Burrell haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Burrell is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include E-P252 and R-L44, which are predominantly found among people with Sub-Saharan African and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Thomas, Jones, Williams, James, Lewis, Davis, Barnes, Lloyd, Owens, Phillips.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Burrell surname are: H1, H, L2a1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European and Sub-Saharan African ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Burrell have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Burrell" Surname 36.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Burrell" Surname 29.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Burrell" Surname 22.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Burrell" Surname 14.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Burrell?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Burrell are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition