Explore the Family Name Burl
The meaning of Burl
English: occupational name from Middle English birle, borle ‘cup bearer, butler’ (Old English byr(e)le).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burl in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Burl" has seen a decrease in the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Burl ranked as the 28,049th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 31,482nd position, marking a 12.24% decrease in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 804 in 2000 to 735 in 2010, an 8.58% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Burl per 100,000 also saw a decline of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,049 | #31,482 | -12.24% |
| Count | 804 | 735 | -8.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burl
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Burl based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Black have consistently formed the largest group, increasing marginally from 50.87% to 52.65%. Those identifying as White made up the second largest group, though their percentage decreased from 45.15% to 42.18%. The Hispanic representation increased significantly by 63%, albeit from a small base of 1.00% to 1.63%. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.82% and 0.95% respectively. Lastly, those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased slightly from 1.74% to 1.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.87% | 52.65% | 3.5% |
| White | 45.15% | 42.18% | -6.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.77% | 1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.63% | 63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |