Explore the Family Name Burbach
The meaning of Burbach
German: habitational name from Burbach in Baden or Hesse. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Reinhold, Willi.
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How common is the last name Burbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burbach has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 16,721 to 16,802, a change of -0.48%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 7.87%, from 1,575 to 1,699 within the same decade. The proportion of individuals with the surname Burbach per 100k remained constant at 0.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,721 | #16,802 | -0.48% |
| Count | 1,575 | 1,699 | 7.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burbach
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the surname Burbach identify as White, though there was a minor decrease from 96.57% in 2000 to 95% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Burbach surname saw a significant increase of 47.78%, moving from 2.03% to 3.00% between 2000 and 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, jumping from 0.44% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010, an over 100% increase. However, representation of two or more races saw a slight decrease of -6.58%, while the Black community and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities had no representation among those with the Burbach surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 95% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3% | 47.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.94% | 113.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.71% | -6.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |