Explore the Family Name Burkes
The meaning of Burkes
English: variant of Birks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burkes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burkes has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank was 8766 and it improved to 8655 by 2010, marking a change of 1.27 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also increased from 3446 in 2000 to 3796 in 2010, a growth of 10.16 percent. The proportion per 100k people slightly rose from 1.28 to 1.29, indicating an overall growth in popularity of the surname during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,766 | #8,655 | 1.27% |
| Count | 3,446 | 3,796 | 10.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.28 | 1.29 | 0.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burkes
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shift over the same period. The percentage of Burkes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander revealed a significant increase, rising from 0.23 percent in 2000 to 0.63 percent in 2010. The proportion of Burkes identifying with two or more races also saw noteworthy growth, increasing from 1.45 percent to 2.79 percent. However, the proportions of White, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native declined slightly, with White falling from 45.44 percent to 44.34 percent, Black decreasing from 50.64 percent to 49.79 percent, and American Indian and Alaskan Native dropping from 0.67 percent to 0.37 percent. Hispanic Burkes saw a modest increase, from 1.57 percent to 2.08 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.64% | 49.79% | -1.68% |
| White | 45.44% | 44.34% | -2.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.79% | 92.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.08% | 32.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.23% | 0.63% | 173.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0.37% | -44.78% |