Explore the Family Name Burell
The meaning of Burell
1. Altered form of French Burel. 2. English: variant of Burrell. This surname is now rare in Britain. History: Jean-Baptiste-Elzéar Burel from Ollioules in Var, France, married Patience Hannah Bird in Philadelphia, PA, in 1785.
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How common is the last name Burell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burell has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank dropped from 34,210th place to 36,426th place, indicating a decline of 6.48%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Burell surname also fell from 627 to 614, representing a drop of 2.07%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Burell per 100,000 decreased by 8.7% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,210 | #36,426 | -6.48% |
| Count | 627 | 614 | -2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burell
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals with the Burell surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded persons of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with this surname. People identifying as two or more races constituted about 1.63% of Burells in 2010, down from 1.91% in 2000. The majority of Burells identified as White (64.98%) and Black (22.96%). The Hispanic representation among Burells declined slightly by 6.27%, while the Black Burell population saw a small increase of 3.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.39% | 64.98% | -0.63% |
| Black | 22.17% | 22.96% | 3.56% |
| Hispanic | 9.73% | 9.12% | -6.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.63% | -14.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |