Explore the Family Name Buresh
The meaning of Buresh
1. Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Bureš (see Bures) and of their Germanized form Buresch (compare 2 below). 2. Americanized form of German (of Slavic origin) Buresch: from a short form of an Old Slavic personal name Burislav (composed of the elements bur, derived from buriti se ‘to stir up’ + slav, from slava ‘glory’). See also 1 above.
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How common is the last name Buresh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buresh has seen a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,090th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 19,747th indicating a decline of 3.44%. However, this did not reflect a decrease in the number of individuals bearing the surname. In fact, the count increased from 1,318 in 2000 to 1,364 in 2010, an increase of 3.49%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.12% over the same period, from 0.49 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,090 | #19,747 | -3.44% |
| Count | 1,318 | 1,364 | 3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.46 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buresh
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the distribution among those with the surname Buresh. It is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, accounting for 98.56% in 2000 and 97.65% in 2010, a slight decrease of 0.92%. Interestingly, there are no recorded instances of the surname among Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during these years. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races. Specifically, in 2010, 0.59% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.95% identified as Two or more races, representing marginal shifts from the 2000 percentages.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 97.65% | -0.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.95% | -4.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |