Explore the Family Name Burga
The meaning of Burga
Spanish: possibly a topographic name from burga ‘hot water spring’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burga in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burga has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,058th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had leaped to the 44,808th position, indicating a 26.61% increase in its ranking. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 308 to 479 during this period, marking a 55.52% growth. Consequently, the proportion of people named Burga per 100,000 increased by 45.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #44,808 | 26.61% |
| Count | 308 | 479 | 55.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.16 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burga
In terms of ethnicity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Burga identify as Hispanic. This demographic represented 64.61% of Burgas in 2000 and increased to 73.90% by 2010, reflecting a 14.38% growth. On the other hand, those who identified as White decreased from 30.84% in 2000 to 24.22% in 2010, showing a decline of 21.47%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races were registered at 1.62% in 2000, with no such individuals recorded in 2010. There were no records for Black individuals or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.61% | 73.9% | 14.38% |
| White | 30.84% | 24.22% | -21.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |