Explore the Family Name Burchardt
The meaning of Burchardt
German and Danish: variant of Burkhart. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erland, Per. German Hans, Bernd.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burchardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Burchardt has significantly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 56,120th and held by 341 individuals in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank plummeted to 111,426 with only 158 bearers, marking a decrease of 98.55% in rank and 53.67% in count. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also slid from 0.13 to 0.05 during this period, indicating a decline of 61.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #111,426 | -98.55% |
| Count | 341 | 158 | -53.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.05 | -61.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burchardt
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Burchardt. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of those bearing the name identified as White, with proportions of 95.01% and 93.67% respectively. The percentage of Hispanics with this surname slightly increased from 4.11% in 2000 to 5.06% in 2010. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with their percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 93.67% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 4.11% | 5.06% | 23.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |