Explore the Family Name Burky
The meaning of Burky
1. Americanized form of Swiss German Bürki (see Burki). 2. German (Bürky): rare variant of Swiss German Bürki (see Burki).
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How common is the last name Burky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burky increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 69,854th most common surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to become the 65,593rd most common name in the United States. This represents a positive change of 6.1%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose during this time period, from 262 people in 2000 to 302 in 2010, marking an increase of 15.27%. Despite this growth, the proportion of Burkys per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #65,593 | 6.1% |
| Count | 262 | 302 | 15.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burky
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Burky identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 98.09% of Burkys reported this ethnicity, although this figure slightly decreased to 95.03% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 95.03% | -3.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |