Explore the Family Name Burrington
The meaning of Burrington
English (Devon and Somerset): habitational name from any of the places called Burrington, for example in Somerset, Devon, and Herefordshire. The first and last are named with Old English burh ‘fortified place’ + tūn ‘farmstead, enclosure’; the second is recorded in Domesday Book as Bernintone ‘estate associated with a man called Beorn’. History: George Burrington (c.1680–1759), born in Devon, England, was a colonial governor of NC (1723–25, 1731–34).
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How common is the last name Burrington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Burrington has seen a significant decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 42,757 and had a count of 477, representing a proportion per 100k of 0.18. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 58,337 and the count had dropped to 348, indicating a proportion per 100k of just 0.12. This represents a change in rank and count of -36.44% and -27.04% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #58,337 | -36.44% |
| Count | 477 | 348 | -27.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.12 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burrington
Looking at the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the Burrington surname identify as White, with 94.97% in 2000 and 93.68% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is Black, although this decreased from 2.52% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.05% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010, an increase of 91.43%. The census also shows a small Hispanic representation appearing in 2010, amounting to 1.72%, where there was none in 2000. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 93.68% | -1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 2.01% | 91.43% |
| Black | 2.52% | 2.01% | -20.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |