Explore the Family Name Burget
The meaning of Burget
Czech: from the German personal name Burkhart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burget in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Burget experienced a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,774 in popularity with a count of 687 individuals bearing this surname, which amounted to 0.25 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 40,672 and the count decreased to 537 individuals, or 0.18 per 100,000 people. This represents a 28% decrease in popularity and a 21.83% decrease in overall count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #40,672 | -28% |
| Count | 687 | 537 | -21.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.18 | -28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burget
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Burget. As of 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at a proportion of 96.65%. Only a small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.02%) or Black (0.73%), while less than 1% reported having two or more races. By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly to 95.16%, while the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased to 1.3%. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity rose from 0% in 2000 to 0.93% in 2010, whereas the proportion of Black individuals fell to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 95.16% | -1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 1.3% | 27.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0.93% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Black | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |