Explore the Family Name Burn
The meaning of Burn
English (Northumberland and Durham): variant of Bourne.
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How common is the last name Burn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Burn' has seen a dip in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 17,351 most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 20,664th, marking a decline of 19.09%. The census recorded 1,502 individuals with the Burn surname in 2000, which fell to 1,281 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 14.71%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a fall of 23.21% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,351 | #20,664 | -19.09% |
| Count | 1,502 | 1,281 | -14.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.43 | -23.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides interesting insights into the distribution of the Burn surname across various ethnic groups. In 2000, 84.62% of the Burns identified as White, decreasing slightly to 83.22% in 2010. The surname made some inroads into the Hispanic community, increasing from 2.4% in 2000 to 4.37% in 2010. However, its presence in the Black community decreased from 9.25% to 8.35% during the same timeframe. The data also revealed that the surname emerged among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, where it was previously unrepresented.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.62% | 83.22% | -1.65% |
| Black | 9.25% | 8.35% | -9.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 4.37% | 82.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 2.03% | -21.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |