Explore the Family Name Burklow
The meaning of Burklow
Americanized form of Dutch Van Borkulo, via the intermediate form Burkelow (see Barkalow). Compare Burkleo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burklow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burklow has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 39,946th nationwide, but by the year 2010, its rank had improved to 39,281st, representing a 1.66% change. During the same time period, the count of people carrying the Burklow name also increased, going from 517 individuals in 2000 to 560 in 2010. This signifies an 8.32% growth. However, the proportion of Burklows per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #39,281 | 1.66% |
| Count | 517 | 560 | 8.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burklow
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the Burklow surname identify as White, with percentages standing at 96.52% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.11% in 2010. The percentage of Burklows identifying as Hispanic also decreased during this time frame, shifting from 1.93% to 1.61%. While there were no Burklows who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010 at 2.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 94.11% | -2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 1.61% | -16.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |