Explore the Family Name Burggraf
The meaning of Burggraf
German: occupational or status name for the highest ranking judge of a castle and its adjacent territory or the governor of a town, from Middle High German burc ‘castle’ + grāve ‘highest (territorial) judge’, such a person being appointed by the king.
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How common is the last name Burggraf in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burggraf saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 36,381 with a count of 581 people bearing the name. By 2010, two more spots were gained on the popularity ranking, rising to 36,379 with 615 individuals possessing the Burggraf surname, indicating a minor growth of 5.85%. However, the proportion per 100k did decrease slightly by -4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,381 | #36,379 | 0.01% |
| Count | 581 | 615 | 5.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burggraf
The Decennial U.S. Census also offers insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname. In 2000, those identifying as White made up the majority at 97.25%, which slightly decreased to 96.10% in 2010. Those identifying as part of two or more races also saw a drop from 1.20% to 0.81% over this decade. Notably, there were no individuals with the Burggraf surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, there were new appearances of the surname within the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in 2010, even though their numbers remained relatively small.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.1% | -1.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0.81% | -32.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |