Explore the Family Name Burgen
The meaning of Burgen
English: variant of Burgin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burgen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Burgen has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Burgen ranked as the 48,469th most popular name while in 2010 it came in at 56,972, marking a 17.54 percent drop in rank. The number of people with the surname Burgen also decreased from 409 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, showing a drop of 12.47 percent. The proportion of people named Burgen per 100k fell by 20.0 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #56,972 | -17.54% |
| Count | 409 | 358 | -12.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burgen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Burgen identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 86.31 in 2000 to 82.40 in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.22 in 2000 to 3.07 in 2010, which is a 151.64 percent increase. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanics increased by 77.73 percent from 2.20 in 2000 to 3.91 in 2010. The number of Black individuals slightly increased from 9.05 percent to 9.50 percent. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.31% | 82.4% | -4.53% |
| Black | 9.05% | 9.5% | 4.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 3.91% | 77.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 3.07% | 151.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |