Explore the Family Name Burdin
The meaning of Burdin
1. English: variant of Burden. 2. French: nickname or metonymic occupational name derived from medieval Latin burdinus ‘mule, hinny’ or, alternatively, from Occitan burdir ‘to sport or amuse oneself’. 3. French: possibly also a derivative of Old French borde ‘smallholding’ (from Frankish bord ‘plank’), used as a designation for a tenant farmer, or of Old French bo(u)rde ‘lie’, used as a nickname for a liar. 4. Russian and Jewish (Ashkenazic): derivative of Burda.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burdin in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Burdin experienced a minor decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Burdin was ranked 38,771 in terms of popularity and had 536 bearers nationwide. By 2010, however, the ranking had slipped to 43,206 with only 500 individuals carrying the name, representing a drop of approximately 7% over the decade. This decrease is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which also fell by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #43,206 | -11.44% |
| Count | 536 | 500 | -6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burdin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Burdin also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The predominant ethnicity among individuals bearing the surname Burdin remained White, despite a slight decrease from 91.23% in 2000 to 90.00% in 2010. Hispanic representation also saw a reduction, dropping by just over 31%. Interestingly, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname increased by over 40%, rising from 4.85% to 6.8%. There were no recorded bearers of Asian/Pacific Islander descent in 2010, down from 1.31% in 2000, while those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.23% | 90% | -1.35% |
| Black | 4.85% | 6.8% | 40.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 1.4% | -31.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |