Explore the Family Name Burandt
The meaning of Burandt
East German: possibly a derivative of a short form of the Old Slavic personal name Burislav (composed of the elements bur, derived from buriti se ‘to stir up’ + slav, from slava ‘glory’). Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Burandt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Burandt saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 44,103 to 44,730. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.35%, growing from 460 in 2000 to 480 in 2010. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity of this surname decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #44,730 | -1.42% |
| Count | 460 | 480 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burandt
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data again provides interesting insights. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the Burandt surname identified as White, accounting for 96.74%. This percentage slightly dropped to 95.63% by 2010. Over the same period, the representation of Hispanic individuals within this group more than doubled, increasing from 1.09% to 2.5%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, which was 1.09%, fell to zero by 2010. The data also shows a new appearance in the 2010 census of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.46% of those with the Burandt surname. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 95.63% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.5% | 129.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |