Explore the Family Name Burkart
The meaning of Burkart
German and Swiss German: from a variant of the medieval German personal name Burkhard (see Burkhart).
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How common is the last name Burkart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burkart has shown slightly increased popularity over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 10,543 and rose by a small margin to 10,499 in 2010, a change of 0.42 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 2,791 in 2000 to 3,056 in 2010, marking a 9.49 percent growth. The proportion of people named Burkart per 100,000 individuals remained relatively stable, slightly increasing from 1.03 in 2000 to 1.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,543 | #10,499 | 0.42% |
| Count | 2,791 | 3,056 | 9.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.03 | 1.04 | 0.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burkart
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Burkart, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.17 percent in 2000 to 94.90 percent in 2010. There was significant percentage growth among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with increases of 18.00 percent, 37.21 percent, 37.50 percent, and 62.50 percent respectively. The percentage of Black individuals with the surname Burkart remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 94.9% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.42% | 37.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.18% | 37.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.59% | 18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.52% | 62.5% |
| Black | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0% |