Explore the Family Name Burnaman
The meaning of Burnaman
Americanized form of German Bornemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burnaman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burnaman experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,906th in popularity but dropped to 78,821st by 2010, marking an 11.16% decrease. In terms of absolute numbers, there were 257 individuals with this surname in 2000, which decreased slightly to 242 by 2010, accounting for a 5.84% drop. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Burnaman surname per 100,000 also declined by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #78,821 | -11.16% |
| Count | 257 | 242 | -5.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burnaman
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Burnaman surname identify as White, with percentages of 97.67 and 97.11 in 2000 and 2010 respectively. This indicates a slight decrease of 0.57% over the decade. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic went from 2.33% in 2000 down to zero in 2010, marking a complete shift. No other ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, were reported among individuals with the Burnaman surname in either census year. The category of two or more races was also reported at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 97.11% | -0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |