Explore the Family Name Burklund
The meaning of Burklund
Americanized form of Swedish Björklund and Norwegian Bjørklund (see Bjorklund).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burklund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Burklund has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,833 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it moved up in rank to 38,948, reflecting an improvement of 4.62%. Additionally, the number of individuals with this last name grew by 12.3%, from 504 to 566 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #38,948 | 4.62% |
| Count | 504 | 566 | 12.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burklund
When focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Burklund, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some changes between 2000 and 2010. White individuals constituted the largest proportion, although their percentage decreased slightly from 97.22% to 93.99%. There was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders, remaining stable at 1.59%. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 42.42%, from 0.99% to 1.41%. Interestingly, the Hispanic population emerged with this surname during this decade, going from 0% to 1.94%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 93.99% | -3.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.59% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.41% | 42.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |