Explore the Family Name Burgher
The meaning of Burgher
1. Dutch: variant of Burger. 2. Scottish (Orkney): variant of Burger or a habitational name from Burgar in Evie-Rendall (Orkney). This surname is common in Jamaica.
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How common is the last name Burgher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Burgher" has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 23,283rd most popular surname in 2000, it improved its position to 21,495th by 2010, a change of 7.68%. This rise in rank was reflected in an increase in the number of individuals bearing the surname "Burgher", which went up from 1,021 in 2000 to 1,215 in 2010, marking a significant rise of 19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,283 | #21,495 | 7.68% |
| Count | 1,021 | 1,215 | 19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.41 | 7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burgher
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname "Burgher" identified their ethnicity as White, although this dropped slightly from 81.98% in 2000 to 78.85% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw an increase, going from 13.42% in 2000 to 16.05% in 2010. The proportion of individuals who identified as having two or more ethnic identities decreased marginally from 2.15% to 1.98%. The Hispanic population also saw a notable increase from 1.37% to 2.14%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.98% | 78.85% | -3.82% |
| Black | 13.42% | 16.05% | 19.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.14% | 56.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 1.98% | -7.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |