Explore the Family Name Burlock
The meaning of Burlock
English: possibly a variant of Bullock. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burlock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burlock has shown a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,208 in popularity and then fell to 78,316 by 2010, marking a decline of about 2.77%. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname slightly rose from 235 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, representing a 3.83% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, indicating that while the count increased, the growth was less than the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #78,316 | -2.77% |
| Count | 235 | 244 | 3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burlock
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the Burlock surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage is linked to White ethnicity, which increased from 79.15% in 2000 to 80.74% in 2010. Hispanic individuals with this surname also saw an increase, from 3.83% in 2000 to 4.92% in 2010, a significant 28.46% rise. Black individuals with the Burlock surname decreased from 14.89% to 13.11%, a drop of 11.95%. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0.00%, while the proportion of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.15% | 80.74% | 2.01% |
| Black | 14.89% | 13.11% | -11.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.83% | 4.92% | 28.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |