Explore the Family Name Burki
The meaning of Burki
1. Swiss German (Bürki): from an Alemannic pet form of the personal name Burkhart. This surname is also found in France. Compare Berkey, Birkey, Birky, Burkey, and Burky. 2. Muslim (mainly Pakistan): ethnic name from the name of a Pashtun tribe in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Aamir, Amir, Jamal, Khalid, Mohammed, Sajjad, Shahid, Tariq. German Kurt, Otto. French Henri, Marcel, Yves.
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How common is the last name Burki in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burki has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked at 67,936 and had a proportion per 100k of 0.1. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 72,332 and the count stood at 269, marking a decrease of 0.74 percent from the 2000 count of 271. The proportion per 100k also experienced a decrease over this time period, declining by 10 percent to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #72,332 | -6.47% |
| Count | 271 | 269 | -0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burki
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Burki has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (83.39 percent), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (11.44 percent) and Hispanic (2.58 percent). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (75.09 percent), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which rose to 17.84 percent. Additionally, new categories emerged in 2010, with 3.35 percent identifying with two or more races and 1.86 percent identifying as Black. No individuals with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.39% | 75.09% | -9.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.44% | 17.84% | 55.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.35% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |