Explore the Family Name Bures
The meaning of Bures
1. Czech and Slovak (Bureš): from a pet form of the old personal name Burian. 2. English (Essex): habitational name from Mount Bures (Essex) and adjacent Bures Saint Mary (Suffolk), both meaning ‘the cottages’, from Old English būr, plural būras. Some characteristic forenames: Czech and Slovak Milan, Jaroslav.
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How common is the last name Bures in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bures has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname shifted from 26,614 to 28,263, marking a decline of 6.2%. In terms of actual counts, there were 861 individuals with the Bures surname in 2000, which slightly dropped to 846 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.74%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100K population saw a decrease of 9.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,614 | #28,263 | -6.2% |
| Count | 861 | 846 | -1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bures
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bures, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.92% to 91.73%, while those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 3.14% to 4.85%. Individuals identified as Black also saw a decrease from 2.67% to 2.13%. Notably, those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase from 0.58% to 0.95%. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, suggesting no individuals with the Bures surname identified with these groups during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 91.73% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 4.85% | 54.46% |
| Black | 2.67% | 2.13% | -20.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 0.95% | 63.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |