Explore the Family Name Burlison
The meaning of Burlison
English (northern): variant of Burleson.
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How common is the last name Burlison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Burlison has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Burlison was ranked at 14,122 in terms of popularity across the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to a ranking of 15,246, reflecting a change of -7.96%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the Burlison surname also experienced a marginal dip over this period, with 1,955 instances recorded in 2000 and 1,929 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.72 to 0.65, marking a -9.72% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,122 | #15,246 | -7.96% |
| Count | 1,955 | 1,929 | -1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.65 | -9.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burlison
In regards to the ethnic identity linked with the Burlison surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals diverse origins. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, the highest percentage of Burlisons were identified as White, accounting for 90.74% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 91.60% in 2010. A noteworthy increase was observed within the Hispanic group, which grew by 52.45%, from 1.43% to 2.18%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw an increase by 34.78%. Conversely, there was a decrease in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native by -17.73%, -23.03%, and -34.48% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.74% | 91.6% | 0.95% |
| Black | 3.43% | 2.64% | -23.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.18% | 52.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 1.81% | -17.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.74% | 1.14% | -34.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.62% | 34.78% |