Explore the Family Name Burggraff
The meaning of Burggraff
Altered form of German Burggraf.
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How common is the last name Burggraff in the United States?
According to data taken from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burggraff has seen a rise in popularity over the last two decades. In 2000, it ranked as the 53,659th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 49,824th spot, marking a change of 7.15 percent. The number of individuals with the surname also increased, from 361 in 2000 to 421 in 2010, a significant 16.62 percent increase. The proportion of individuals named Burggraff per 100,000 population also rose by 7.69 percent, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #49,824 | 7.15% |
| Count | 361 | 421 | 16.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burggraff
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Burggraff. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group, from 97.23 percent in 2000 to 96.44 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small representation of those identifying as Hispanic in 2010, at 1.66 percent. Additionally, the percentage of people identifying as belonging to two or more races was recorded for the first time in 2010, at 1.19 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 96.44% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |