Explore the Family Name Burgner
The meaning of Burgner
German: probably an altered form of Burgmer, which is from a personal name formed with Old High German burc ‘castle’ or a habitational name for someone from Burgheim near Lahr, Baden, reflecting the local pronunciation of the placename. The surname Burgner is rare in Germany Compare Burgener.
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How common is the last name Burgner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burgner has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 38,992 and had 532 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, the rank had decreased to 43,206 with only 500 individuals bearing the surname, which is a drop of approximately 6%. The proportion of individuals with the Burgner surname per 100,000 people also declined by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,992 | #43,206 | -10.81% |
| Count | 532 | 500 | -6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burgner
The ethnic identity of individuals with the Burgner surname has also shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority still identifies as White (94.8% in 2010, down from 97.93% in 2000), there are now individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, which were not represented in the 2000 data. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races increased to 1.4% in 2010. No Burgner individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 94.8% | -3.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |