Explore the Family Name Burkitt
The meaning of Burkitt
English: variant of Burkett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burkitt in the United States?
The surname Burkitt, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 36,328, but by 2010, it had dropped to 43,151—a decrease of nearly 19%. The actual count of people with the surname also decreased during this period, falling from 582 to 501, which represents a drop of nearly 14%. This decline is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.22 to 0.17, marking a dip of approximately 23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #43,151 | -18.78% |
| Count | 582 | 501 | -13.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burkitt
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Burkitt surname in both 2000 and 2010 identified as White (95.36% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 94.21% in 2010). A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 1.20% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as belonging to two or more races remained relatively steady, inching up from 1.55% to 1.60%. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic—from 1.20% in 2000 to 2.40% in 2010. No individuals with the Burkitt surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 94.21% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.4% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.6% | 3.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.4% | 16.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |