Explore the Family Name Burciaga
The meaning of Burciaga
Hispanic (Mexico): probably a topographic name of Basque origin, but unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Jose, Manuel, Juan, Miguel, Carlos, Raul, Jaime, Armando, Guadalupe, Lupe, Ramiro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burciaga in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burciaga has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Burciaga ranked 8082 in popularity with a count of 3778, or 1.4 per every 100k people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 6909 and the count increased to 4856, or 1.65 per every 100k people. This indicates a change of 14.51% in rank and a growth of 28.53% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,082 | #6,909 | 14.51% |
| Count | 3,778 | 4,856 | 28.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.4 | 1.65 | 17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burciaga
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Burciaga. The Hispanic ethnicity holds the majority, with 94.76% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.18% in 2010. However, there have been significant changes in other ethnicities as well. For instance, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 62.16%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of 169.23%. White and Black ethnicities both saw decreases, with the former declining by 6.10% and the latter by 25.00%. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races also decreased by 34.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.76% | 95.18% | 0.44% |
| White | 4.26% | 4% | -6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.13% | 0.35% | 169.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.32% | 0.21% | -34.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.14% | -62.16% |
| Black | 0.16% | 0.12% | -25% |