Explore the Family Name Burak
The meaning of Burak
1. Ukrainian, Belorussian, Polish, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Rusyn (in Slovakia spelled Burák): from Slavic burak ‘beetroot’, either a nickname for someone thought to resemble a beetroot (for example, someone with a dark red complexion) or an occupational name for one who grew or sold beetroots. 2. Polish; Czech (also Burák) and Slovak (Burák): nickname from a derivative of Polish bury, Czech and Slovak burý ‘dark gray’, probably denoting hair or eye color.
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How common is the last name Burak in the United States?
The surname "Burak" was ranked 23,831 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 24,762 by 2010, showing a decrease of 3.91 percent, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The count of people with this surname increased marginally from 990 in 2000 to 1,006 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.62 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname decreased by 8.11 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,831 | #24,762 | -3.91% |
| Count | 990 | 1,006 | 1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burak
In terms of ethnic identity, the decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname "Burak" identified as White, accounting for 96.26 percent in 2000 and 94.33 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 76.04 percent, rising from 1.92 percent in 2000 to 3.38 percent in 2010. There was also a modest increase in those identifying as Black, from 0.51 percent in 2000 to 0.60 percent in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased slightly by 2.20 percent. No change was noted among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 94.33% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.38% | 76.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0.89% | -2.2% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0.6% | 17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |