Explore the Family Name Burghardt
The meaning of Burghardt
German: variant of Burkhart. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Detlef, Erna, Friedrich, Horst, Klaus, Lothar, Theresia.
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How common is the last name Burghardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Burghardt has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,446 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 29,740 – a decrease of approximately 45.46%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased during this period, from 1,207 in 2000 to 791 in 2010, marking a decrease of around 34.47%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 40%, going from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,446 | #29,740 | -45.46% |
| Count | 1,207 | 791 | -34.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.27 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burghardt
The ethnicity tied to the surname Burghardt has also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.13% of those with this surname identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly by 1.75% in 2010. During this same period, the percentage of Burghardts who identified as Hispanic saw an increase of 67.47%, going from 1.66% to 2.78%. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities also increased by 31.67%. However, the Black community within the Burghardt surname decreased by 15.87%. There were no figures reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.13% | 90.52% | -1.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 3.16% | 31.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.78% | 67.47% |
| Black | 3.15% | 2.65% | -15.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |