Explore the Family Name Burgmeier
The meaning of Burgmeier
German: occupational name for the tenant farmer of an estate belonging to a castle or fortified town, from Middle High German burc ‘(fortified) town, castle’ + meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer).
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How common is the last name Burgmeier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burgmeier witnessed minor changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,468 in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 50,851, indicating a negligible decrease of 0.76%. However, the count, or the number of people with this surname, actually increased from 389 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.4%. The proportion of individuals with the Burgmeier surname per 100k population remained unchanged at 0.14 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #50,851 | -0.76% |
| Count | 389 | 410 | 5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burgmeier
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Burgmeier surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.69% of those with the Burgmeier surname identified as White, though this figure slightly dropped to 96.34% by 2010. During the same period, there was a marginal increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. No individuals with the Burgmeier surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 96.34% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |