Explore the Family Name Burgon
The meaning of Burgon
English (northern, of Norman origin): variant of Burgin; see Burgoyne.
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How common is the last name Burgon in the United States?
The surname Burgon, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,849th in name frequency with a count of 322 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, the ranking improved slightly to 58,604th, and the count increased by approximately 7.45% to 346 individuals. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.12, indicating that the growth of this surname's prevalence was consistent with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #58,604 | 0.42% |
| Count | 322 | 346 | 7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burgon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for individuals with the Burgon surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White in both years (90.37% in 2000 and 85.55% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. Conversely, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 5.59% in 2000 to 7.23% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 3.18% of Burgons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races decreased somewhat from 2.48% to 2.02%. No Burgons identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.37% | 85.55% | -5.33% |
| Hispanic | 5.59% | 7.23% | 29.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.18% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.02% | -18.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |