Explore the Family Name Burik
The meaning of Burik
1. Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Buryk): nickname derived from buryy ‘dark brown’. 2. Slovak (mainly Burík and Búrik) and Rusyn (from Slovakia; also Burík): nickname from the archaic Slovak name burík for a (dark) gray horse, or derived directly from an adjective meaning ‘(dark) gray’ (in Slovak) or ‘dark brown’ (in Rusyn; compare 1 above). 3. Czech (Buřík): variant of Buřič (see Buric 1). Compare Burick.
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How common is the last name Burik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burik has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Burik was ranked 81,700 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 92,358—a drop of 13.05%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also declined from 215 in 2000 to 199 in 2010, marking a 7.44% decrease. Per 100,000 people, the proportion fell from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, representing a 12.5% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #92,358 | -13.05% |
| Count | 215 | 199 | -7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burik
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Burik surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 99.07% in 2000 to 94.47% in 2010. While no respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, a small percentage (2.51%) indicated Hispanic ethnicity or belonging to two or more races in 2010. These categories were not represented at all in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.07% | 94.47% | -4.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |