Explore the Family Name Burchette
The meaning of Burchette
English: variant of Burchett. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Burchette in the United States?
The surname Burchette, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,691st in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 15,959th. This represents a change of -1.71% over the decade. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 1,710 in 2000 to 1,820 in 2010, an increase of 6.43%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of -1.59%, moving from 0.63 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,691 | #15,959 | -1.71% |
| Count | 1,710 | 1,820 | 6.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.62 | -1.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burchette
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those with the Burchette surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly, at 78.48% in 2000 to 75.66% in 2010, while the percentage identifying as Black increased from 17.66% to 19.62%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an increase, moving from 0.47% to 0.71%. Representation of Hispanic ethnicity nearly doubled, going from 0.76% to 1.48%. There was a notable decrease among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, falling from 1.11% to 0.60%. Lastly, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 1.52% to 1.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.48% | 75.66% | -3.59% |
| Black | 17.66% | 19.62% | 11.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.92% | 26.32% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.48% | 94.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.71% | 51.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.11% | 0.6% | -45.95% |