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UK surname

Buron

An occupational surname referring to someone who worked with oxen or cattle.

In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Buron surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 24, ranked #36,392, down from #32,081 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Stockport, Louth and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Buron is 139 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 118.2%.

1881 census count

11

Ranked #32,081

Modern count

24

2016, ranked #36,392

Peak year

1861

139 bearers

Map years

1

1861 to 1861

Key insights

  • Buron had 11 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,081 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 24 in 2016, ranked #36,392.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 139 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is No data.

Buron surname distribution map

The map shows where the Buron surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Buron surname density by area, 1861 census.

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Timeline

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Buron over time

The 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 4 #32,658
1861 historical 139 #16,263
1881 historical 11 #32,081
1891 historical 91 #25,239
1901 historical 21 #31,686
1911 historical 14 #32,045
1997 modern 8 #37,372
1998 modern 15 #36,457
1999 modern 16 #36,371
2000 modern 16 #36,316
2001 modern 15 #36,265
2002 modern 17 #36,164
2003 modern 16 #36,304
2004 modern 19 #36,147
2005 modern 18 #36,332
2006 modern 15 #36,707
2007 modern 19 #36,450
2008 modern 24 #36,148
2009 modern 23 #36,313
2010 modern 25 #36,273
2011 modern 22 #36,430
2012 modern 19 #36,641
2013 modern 22 #36,477
2014 modern 23 #36,417
2015 modern 22 #36,493
2016 modern 24 #36,392

Geography

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Where Burons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Stockport, Louth, Manchester, Fordham and Liverpool. 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.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Stockport Cheshire
2 Louth Lincolnshire
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Fordham Cambridgeshire
5 Liverpool Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 No data No data

Forenames

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First names often paired with Buron

These lists show first names that appear often with the Buron surname in historical and recent records.

Recent female names

No Forenames Found

Recent male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Buron

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Buron, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

No data

Group

No data

Nationally, the Buron surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Buron household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

No data

Group

No data

Within London, Buron 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.

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The modern neighbourhood pattern for Buron is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Buron, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Buron

The surname BURON is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "buron," which referred to a small mountain cabin or hut used by shepherds in the Auvergne region of central France.

The name BURON was likely first adopted as a descriptive surname, given to someone who lived in or was associated with these mountain huts. It may have also been used as a locational surname for people from a specific place named Buron.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BURON can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Cluny, a medieval cartulary or collection of charters from the Benedictine abbey of Cluny in Burgundy, France. This document, dating back to the 11th century, mentions a person named "Petrus de Buron."

In the 13th century, the name BURON appeared in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a record of the citizens of Rouen, France. One entry from 1292 lists a "Robertus Buron" as a resident of the city.

During the 14th century, a man named Jean BURON was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Saint-Flour in the Auvergne region. He left behind a significant estate, which was recorded in the local archives.

In the 16th century, a French explorer and navigator named Jacques BURON was born in Saint-Malo, Brittany. He participated in several expeditions to the New World and is credited with mapping parts of the coast of what is now Canada.

Another notable individual with the surname BURON was Nicolas BURON, a 17th-century French architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings, including the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte near Paris.

Throughout history, the name BURON has also been found in various spellings, such as Buro, Buron, Burons, and Burron, reflecting regional variations and the evolution of the French language over time.

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1881 census detail

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Buron families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Buron surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 5 Burons recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.93x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 5 3.93x
Hampshire 3 13.65x
Devon 1 4.48x
Middlesex 1 0.93x
Yorkshire 1 0.94x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 5 Burons recorded in 1881 and an index of 64.68x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 5 64.68x
Portsea 3 69.61x
Atwick 1 10000.00x
Plymouth St Andrew 1 58.14x
St Pancras London 1 11.59x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Buron surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Eliza 1
Elizabeth 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Mary 1
Miriam 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Buron surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
James 2
Brian 1
George 1
Thomas 1

Top occupations

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 Buron households.

FAQ

Buron surname: questions and answers

How common was the Buron surname in 1881?

In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Buron surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Buron surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 24 in 2016. That gives Buron a modern rank of #36,392.

What does the Buron surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to someone who worked with oxen or cattle.

What does the Buron map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Buron bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.