Explore the Family Name Burgee
The meaning of Burgee
Variant of Burgy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burgee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burgee saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,906 but fell to 85,357 in 2010, marking a 20.38% decrease. The number of individuals carrying this surname also dropped from 257 to 219, a reduction of almost 15%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, this surname decreased by 30%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #85,357 | -20.38% |
| Count | 257 | 219 | -14.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burgee
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Burgee surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic populations. The majority of those carrying this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 84.82% in 2000 to 82.19% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Black, from 10.12% in 2000 to 12.33% in 2010. Additionally, there were individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native or with two or more races, though these percentages changed minimally over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.82% | 82.19% | -3.1% |
| Black | 10.12% | 12.33% | 21.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.5% | 2.74% | -21.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |