Explore the Family Name Bura
The meaning of Bura
1. Polish: probably a nickname from bura ‘wrangle, rumpus, row’. Alternatively, it may be a derivative of the old personal name Bur, Bury (from bury ‘dun, grayish-brown’ or burzyć ‘to thunder, to boom, to rage’). 2. Croatian: nickname from bura, the name of a changeable northern wind in the Adriatic Sea. See also Buric 3. 3. Romanian: nickname from bură ‘drizzle’, archaically also ‘storm’ (compare 2 above). 4. Indian (Gujarat): from the name of a Muslim community; it is a variant of Borah, which is in turn a variant of Vohra.
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How common is the last name Bura in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bura saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,372nd most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to 82,613th, marking a decline of around 15.75%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 255 to 228, a decrease of roughly 10.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minimal reduction from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #82,613 | -15.75% |
| Count | 255 | 228 | -10.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bura
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bura over the same period. Individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander increased from 12.16% in 2000 to 16.67% in 2010, a significant increase of 37.09%. However, those identifying as White saw a slight decrease from 81.57% to 78.07%. Identification as Hispanic showed a small increase from 1.96% to 2.19%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year. Furthermore, those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.57% | 78.07% | -4.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.16% | 16.67% | 37.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.19% | 11.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |