UK surname
Derived from a place name meaning "fortress" or "castle" in Old English or Old French.
In the 1881 census there were 19 people recorded with the Burgett surname, ranking it #30,872 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 6, ranked #38,110, down from #30,872 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Llandegfan, Tunbridge, Bidborough and Leake. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Burgett is 106 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 68.4%.
1881 census count
19
Ranked #30,872
Modern count
6
2016, ranked #38,110
Peak year
1861
106 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Burgett surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Burgett surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 16 | #30,441 |
| 1861 | historical | 106 | #20,147 |
| 1881 | historical | 19 | #30,872 |
| 1891 | historical | 84 | #26,229 |
| 1901 | historical | 21 | #31,686 |
| 1911 | historical | 10 | #32,609 |
| 1997 | modern | 13 | #36,672 |
| 1998 | modern | 11 | #36,908 |
| 1999 | modern | 7 | #37,513 |
| 2000 | modern | 8 | #37,264 |
| 2001 | modern | 7 | #37,293 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 4 | #37,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 3 | #38,241 |
| 2005 | modern | 2 | #38,532 |
| 2006 | modern | 4 | #38,130 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 4 | #38,216 |
| 2009 | modern | 3 | #38,494 |
| 2010 | modern | 5 | #38,186 |
| 2011 | modern | 4 | #38,338 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 5 | #38,195 |
| 2014 | modern | 6 | #38,077 |
| 2015 | modern | 6 | #38,076 |
| 2016 | modern | 6 | #38,110 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Llandegfan, Tunbridge, Bidborough, Leake, Manchester and Bray, Maidenhead, Cookham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Llandegfan | Carnarvonshire |
| 2 | Tunbridge, Bidborough | Kent |
| 3 | Leake | Lincolnshire |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Bray, Maidenhead, Cookham | Berkshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Burgett surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Burgett, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Burgett surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Burgett household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Burgett is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Burgett is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Burgett, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Burgett is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "burg," which means a fortified town or a borough. The name was likely initially used to identify individuals who lived or worked in or near a borough or a fortified settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burgett can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a certain "Ricardus de Burghett" who held lands in the county of Hertfordshire.
The name underwent various spelling variations throughout history, including Burget, Burgett, Burgette, and Burghett. These variations were common during the Middle Ages when standardized spelling conventions had yet to be established.
In the 13th century, records show a John Burgett who was a prominent landowner in the village of Burgett, located in the county of Wiltshire. It is likely that the place name itself was derived from the surname, indicating the presence of a family with that name in the area.
One notable figure bearing the name Burgett was Sir Thomas Burgett (1478-1541), a English courtier and diplomat who served under King Henry VIII. He held various positions, including Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle.
Another individual of historical significance was William Burgett (1565-1624), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Dean of Guildford and the Rector of Portchester. He was known for his scholarly contributions and writings on theological subjects.
In the 17th century, a family by the name of Burgett settled in the Virginia Colony of British America. One of their descendants, James Burgett (1672-1745), became a prominent landowner and plantation owner in the colony.
During the English Civil War (1642-1651), a certain Captain John Burgett (1610-1675) fought for the Parliamentarian forces and played a role in several notable battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.
While the Burgett surname is not as prevalent today as some other English surnames, it continues to be a part of the historical record, with various individuals bearing this name having left their mark across different eras and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Burgett surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 9 Burgetts recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.86x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 9 Burgetts recorded in 1881 and an index of 87.38x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington London | 9 | 87.38x |
| Folkestone | 5 | 406.50x |
| Hastings St Leonards | 3 | 652.17x |
| Battersea | 2 | 29.33x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Burgett surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Burgett surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Burgett households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| -- | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Collector | 1 |
| Corn Trade | 1 |
| In Charge (D S) Occupier Absent | 1 |
| Licensed Victualler | 1 |
| No Occupation | 1 |
| Practicing Barrister | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 19 people were recorded with the Burgett surname. That placed it at #30,872 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 6 in 2016. That gives Burgett a modern rank of #38,110.
Derived from a place name meaning "fortress" or "castle" in Old English or Old French.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Burgett bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.