Explore the Family Name Buerger
The meaning of Buerger
German (Bürger): variant of Burger. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt, Otto, Willi, Dieter, Florian, Franz, Georg, Gernot, Hans, Heinz, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Buerger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buerger experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,470th most popular surname in the United States but had dropped to 20,299th by 2010, an overall decrease of 4.26%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Buerger increased from 1,284 to 1,310 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 2.02%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, the frequency of the Buerger surname decreased by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,470 | #20,299 | -4.26% |
| Count | 1,284 | 1,310 | 2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buerger
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents an interesting shift for those carrying the Buerger surname. The proportion identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.90% in 2000 to 95.73% in 2010. At the same time, there was a significant increase in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity, which grew from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010, representing a 128.21% change. Additionally, the representation from individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a rise from 0.47% to 0.69%, a sizable increase of 46.81%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent remained relatively stable, with a small decrease of 2.56%. For both years, no Buerger identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 95.73% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.67% | 128.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 0.69% | 46.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.38% | -2.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |