Explore the Family Name Burnard
The meaning of Burnard
English (of Norman origin): from Burnhard, ultimately from ancient Germanic brun- ‘brown’ + hard- ‘hardy, brave’, used as a nickname for someone with dark brown hair or a swarthy complexion, or occasionally, like Burnel, as a personal name.
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How common is the last name Burnard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Burnard" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 44,027, with 461 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010 the rank had dropped to 49,824 and the count of people with this surname decreased to 421, marking an 8.68% decline. The proportion of Burnards per 100k people also fell by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #49,824 | -13.17% |
| Count | 461 | 421 | -8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burnard
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows the majority of individuals with the last name Burnard identify as White, although this number dropped slightly from 93.93% in 2000 to 92.16% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage identifying as Black increased from 3.69% to 4.51%, marking a 22.22% increase. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the Hispanic population emerged at 1.9% in 2010. Notably, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.3% to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.93% | 92.16% | -1.88% |
| Black | 3.69% | 4.51% | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |