Explore the Family Name Burgh
The meaning of Burgh
English and Scottish: habitational name from one or other of the ten English places named Burgh in northern England and East Anglia, or the six named Brough in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Westmorland, and Yorkshire. All these are from Old English burg, burh, Middle English burgh ‘massive earthwork, fortification; manor, borough’. Compare Bury. The placename Burgh is pronounced as borough. The surname Brough arose equally from places now called Burgh and Brough, and is the more common form of the surname in modern Britain, where it is pronounced bruff or broof (/brʊf/). The Scottish surname was probably brought in from Yorkshire. For the surname in Ireland see Burke.
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How common is the last name Burgh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Burgh has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 53299 in 2000 to 65964 in 2010, indicating a negative shift of 23.76%. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Burgh surname decreased from 364 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, marking a drop of 17.58%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this last name per 100k population also declined by 23.08% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #65,964 | -23.76% |
| Count | 364 | 300 | -17.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burgh
The ethnic identity associated with the Burgh surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of people identifying as White slightly dropped by 1.18%, while those identifying as Black saw a small increase of 2.66%. The Hispanic representation decreased by 13.02%. Notably, the percentage of people with the Burgh surname who identified with two or more races increased by 56.25%. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander category or the American Indian and Alaskan Native category during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.36% | 86.33% | -1.18% |
| Black | 7.14% | 7.33% | 2.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 3% | 56.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 1.67% | -13.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |