Explore the Family Name Burckhardt
The meaning of Burckhardt
German: variant of Burkhart. This form of the surname is also found in Alsace and Lorraine. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Ewald, Inge, Jochem, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Burckhardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burckhardt has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 51,680 in 2000 to 49,087 in 2010, showing a positive change of 5.02%. The count, or the number of people with the Burckhardt surname, also increased by 13.49% during the same period, from 378 to 429. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 7.14%, indicating that the surname is becoming more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #49,087 | 5.02% |
| Count | 378 | 429 | 13.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burckhardt
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 92.86% of Burckhardts identified as White, which slightly decreased to 91.84% in 2010. There was a noticeable drop in those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander, from 1.32% in 2000 to zero in 2010. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 4.76% to 5.36%. A new ethnicity category appeared in 2010, with 2.33% identifying as two or more races. No change was reported in the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 91.84% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 4.76% | 5.36% | 12.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |