Explore the Family Name Burker
The meaning of Burker
English: variant of Burger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burker has seen a drop in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 53,556th most common surname in the United States with an occurrence of 362 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 67,126th position, displaying a significant decrease of 25.34 percent. The frequency of this surname also decreased by 18.78 percent, accounting for only 294 occurrences per 100,000 individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #67,126 | -25.34% |
| Count | 362 | 294 | -18.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burker
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Burker. In 2000, approximately 95.03 percent of those bearing the surname identified as White, followed by 2.76 percent identifying as Black. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. By 2010, a notable shift occurred with 97.28 percent of people with this surname identifying as White, indicating an increase of 2.37 percent. Interestingly, this period also saw the emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, making up 2.04 percent of those with this surname. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 97.28% | 2.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |