Explore the Family Name Burby
The meaning of Burby
1. English: probably a shortened form of Burbage. 2. Americanized form of French Bérubé (see Berube). Compare Burbee and Burbey. History: At least some of the American Burbys are descended from Damien Bérubé from France, who was in QC by 1679 (see Berube).
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How common is the last name Burby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Burby has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,200th most common name in the U.S., but by 2010, its rank had improved to 36,525th. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by approximately 8.51% during this period, from 564 to 612 people. However, the proportion of Burby per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #36,525 | 1.81% |
| Count | 564 | 612 | 8.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burby
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Burby, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over a decade. While the majority of those with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, that percentage did decrease slightly from 93.62% to 90.20%. There were notable increases for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (rising from 1.06% to 1.63%) and those reporting two or more races (from 1.77% to 2.29%). New categories in 2010 included Hispanic at 2.12% and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 1.96%. The percentage of Black individuals bearing this surname declined by 27.42%, from 2.48% to 1.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.62% | 90.2% | -3.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 2.29% | 29.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Black | 2.48% | 1.8% | -27.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 1.63% | 53.77% |