Explore the Family Name Burlew
The meaning of Burlew
Probably a variant of Burley 1 or 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burlew in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Burlew" has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 20,676th most popular surname, but by 2010 it moved up to the 20,274th spot, marking a rise of 1.94%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 1,189 in 2000 to 1,312 in 2010, a growth of 10.34%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.44 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,676 | #20,274 | 1.94% |
| Count | 1,189 | 1,312 | 10.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burlew
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Burlew surname identify as White, with 95.46% in 2000 and 94.66% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a moderate increase from 1.77% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also increased considerably from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.09% to 0.69% over the same period. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.46% | 94.66% | -0.84% |
| Black | 1.77% | 2.21% | 24.86% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.75% | 88.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.69% | -36.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |