Explore the Family Name Burkhammer
The meaning of Burkhammer
Americanized form of German Bürkheimer (see Burkheimer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burkhammer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burkhammer has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 38,644 and decreased to 40,856 by 2010, indicating a 5.72% drop. The total count of people bearing this surname also fell slightly from 538 in 2000 to 534 in 2010, a decrease of 0.74%. Consequently, the proportion of the Burkhammer surname per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #40,856 | -5.72% |
| Count | 538 | 534 | -0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burkhammer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most bearers of the surname Burkhammer are predominantly White, with 95.54% in 2000 and 95.51% in 2010, showing a negligible change of -0.03%. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander show a complete drop from 1.12% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities increased by 30%, from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. Hispanic representation also saw a rise from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010, an increase of 16.96%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 95.51% | -0.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.69% | 30% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.31% | 16.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |