Explore the Family Name Burken
The meaning of Burken
English: variant of Burkin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Burken" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,725th and dropped down to 68,770th in 2010, showing a change of -1.54%. The count of people with this surname increased by 5.15%, from 272 in 2000 to 286 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #68,770 | -1.54% |
| Count | 272 | 286 | 5.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burken
Looking at ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the "Burken" surname identified as White. The percentage decreased slightly from 98.53% in 2000 to 97.20% in 2010. During this time period, there was no recorded increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this group, increasing to 1.75% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 97.2% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |