Explore the Family Name Burack
The meaning of Burack
Americanized form of Polish, Czech, Ukrainian, Belorussian, or Jewish Burak. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari, Emanuel, Hyman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burack saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, falling from rank 47,654 to 48,717. This represents a change of -2.23 percent. However, the count of individuals with the Burack surname increased modestly by 3.59 percent during the same period, rising from 418 in 2000 to 433 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #48,717 | -2.23% |
| Count | 418 | 433 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burack
Regarding ethnicity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Burack surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 96.65 percent of all Buracks, and in 2010, they made up 96.54 percent. This represents a minimal decrease of 0.11 percent over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic represented 1.91 percent in 2000, decreasing slightly to 1.85 percent in 2010. The category of 'two or more races' had a presence in 2000 at 1.20 percent but was not recorded in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no individuals identifying as Burack in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 96.54% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 1.85% | -3.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |