Explore the Family Name Burdeshaw
The meaning of Burdeshaw
Americanized form of French Bourdejeau, itself a variant of Bourdageau, which is a derivative of Bourdage (see Bordage). Compare Birdashaw, Birdyshaw, and Burdyshaw. History: The Burdeshaws trace their origin to Colas Bourdejeau (also Bordajeau, Bordazeau) from southern France, who arrived with his family in SC in 1764 via England and settled in New Bordeaux Colony in the former Abbeville County. His descendants also bear the surnames Burdyshaw, Birdyshaw, Birdashaw, Burdashaw, etc.
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How common is the last name Burdeshaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burdeshaw has seen some shifts in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Its rank fell by about 5.51% from 51,233 in 2000 to 54,055 in 2010. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname remained constant at 382. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, indicating a drop of around 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #54,055 | -5.51% |
| Count | 382 | 382 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burdeshaw
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts within the population carrying the Burdeshaw surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2010, more than 92% identified as White, an increase of 0.58%, while those identifying as Hispanic also increased by 28.96%. There was a notable appearance of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, not previously recorded in 2000. The proportion of those reporting two or more ethnic identities decreased by 31.26%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black went down to zero in 2010. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.62% | 92.15% | 0.58% |
| Two or More Races | 4.19% | 2.88% | -31.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.36% | 28.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Black | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |