Explore the Family Name Burnap
The meaning of Burnap
English (Kent): variant of Burnhope, a habitational name from Burnhope (Durham).
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How common is the last name Burnap in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burnap has seen an increase in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 76,208 and rose to 71,886 by 2010, marking a 5.67% change in rank. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 235 to 271 during this period, denoting a 15.32% increase. However, the proportion of individuals with the Burnap surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.09 from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #71,886 | 5.67% |
| Count | 235 | 271 | 15.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burnap
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Burnap surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 97.02% to 95.57% over the decade. There were no individuals who claimed Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during this period. Interestingly, for the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Burnap surname identified with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity, each making up 1.85% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 95.57% | -1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |