Explore the Family Name Buerge
The meaning of Buerge
Swiss German and German (Bürge): see Burge.
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How common is the last name Buerge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buerge saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 82,691 in commonality but dropped to 88,336 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 6.83%. During that same period, the number of individuals with this last name also declined marginally from 212 to 210, a nearly 1% reduction. Moreover, for every 100,000 people in the US, there were 0.08 persons named Buerge in 2000, which decreased to 0.07 persons per 100k by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #88,336 | -6.83% |
| Count | 212 | 210 | -0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buerge
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Buerge identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight drop in this category over that decade, from 97.17% to 95.71%. The census data also showed an emergence of representation in the "Two or more races" category in 2010, which had no representation in 2000. In contrast, there were no recorded individuals with the Buerge surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 95.71% | -1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |