Explore the Family Name Burdon
The meaning of Burdon
1. English: variant of Burden. 2. Polish: nickname for a troublemaker (see Burda).
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How common is the last name Burdon in the United States?
The surname Burdon has seen a slight rise in its popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,849th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 57,516th spot, reflecting a change of 0.58%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 329 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, showing an increase of 7.6%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with the Burdon surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #57,516 | 0.58% |
| Count | 329 | 354 | 7.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burdon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Burdon surname identify as White, with the percentage growing from 82.98% in 2000 to 85.03% in 2010. There are also individuals who identify as Black, with the percentage slightly growing from 10.64% in 2000 to 11.30% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 3.04% to 1.98% over the same period. The census data shows no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races declined from 3.34% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.98% | 85.03% | 2.47% |
| Black | 10.64% | 11.3% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 1.98% | -34.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |