Explore the Family Name Burcher
The meaning of Burcher
English: variant of Bircher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burcher has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,249 in popularity and dropped to 60,505 by 2010, which represents a 22.86% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also lessened over this period from 401 to 333, marking a decrease of nearly 17%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 26.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #60,505 | -22.86% |
| Count | 401 | 333 | -16.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burcher
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicate that the majority of individuals with the Burcher surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.26% in 2000 to 92.49% in 2010. There were no reported Burchers of Asian/Pacific Islander descent in either year. The percentage identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native increased marginally, from 1.5% to 2.1% and 1.75% to 1.8% respectively. A new ethnic identity emerged in 2010 with 1.8% of Burchers identifying as Hispanic. No one claimed two or more races in 2010, a shift from 1.5% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 92.49% | -1.88% |
| Black | 1.5% | 2.1% | 40% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.75% | 1.8% | 2.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |