Explore the Family Name Burgi
The meaning of Burgi
1. Italian: plural form of Burgio 1. 2. Swiss German (Bürgi): from a pet form of the personal name Burkhard (see Burkhart).
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How common is the last name Burgi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burgi has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 58,692 in popularity with a count of 323 people bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 68,949 and the count also decreased to 285, marking an 11.76% decline in individuals carrying the Burgi surname. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname also fell by 16.67% from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #68,949 | -17.48% |
| Count | 323 | 285 | -11.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burgi
According to another set of data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Burgi has shown slight changes over the decade. The majority of people with the Burgi surname identified as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 94.43% in 2000 to 90.88% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 75.99%, growing from 2.79% in 2000 to 4.91% in 2010. While the surname had previously been associated with the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity at 1.55% in 2000, there was no recorded percentage for this group in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races grew to 2.11% in 2010, up from no recorded percentage in 2000. No individuals with the Burgi surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 90.88% | -3.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 4.91% | 75.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |