Explore the Family Name Burkle
The meaning of Burkle
South German (Bürkle): from the personal name Bürkle, a pet form of one of the various personal names beginning with the element Burg- or Burk-, for example Burkhard (see Burkhart). In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the variants Bürkel and Burkel. Compare Buerkle and Birkle. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Burkle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Burkle has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 24,598 and dropped to 24,629 in 2010, indicating a marginal decline of 0.13%. However, the number of individuals bearing the Burkle name increased from 952 in 2000 to 1,014 in 2010, marking a growth of 6.51%. The proportion per 100k also slightly fell by 2.86% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,598 | #24,629 | -0.13% |
| Count | 952 | 1,014 | 6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burkle
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes over the years. In 2000, almost all of the individuals with the surname Burkle identified as White at 96.11%, but this percentage decreased to 94.67% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Burkle surname saw a significant increase of 143.81% from 2000 to 2010. Also, the count of those identifying with two or more races rose by 55.79%. Remarkably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was a small representation of 0.89% for Asian/Pacific Islanders while the count for Black returned to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 94.67% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.56% | 143.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.48% | 55.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |