Explore the Family Name Burgoon
The meaning of Burgoon
English: variant of Burgoyne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burgoon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burgoon experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,701st most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 20,139th position, representing a 7.69% decline. The count of people with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, falling from 1,357 to 1,326, a drop of 2.28%. The proportion of individuals with the Burgoon surname per 100,000 people fell by 10%, from 0.5 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,701 | #20,139 | -7.69% |
| Count | 1,357 | 1,326 | -2.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.45 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burgoon
The ethnicity of individuals with the Burgoon surname showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as white, although there was a small decrease of 2.29%, from 95.87% in 2000 to 93.67% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.18% to 3.02%, an impressive growth of 155.93%. Individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities showed a modest increase of 15.25%, from 1.18% to 1.36%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 1.18% to 1.21%, a change of 2.54%. No individuals with the Burgoon surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 93.67% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 3.02% | 155.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.36% | 15.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.18% | 1.21% | 2.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |