Explore the Family Name Burnes
The meaning of Burnes
English: variant of Burns.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burnes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burnes showed a slight decrease in popularity, moving from rank 12,213 in 2000 to 12,488 in 2010, which signifies a change of -2.25. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.2%, from 2,339 in 2000 to 2,484 in 2010. However, when accounting for population growth, the proportion of individuals with the surname Burnes per 100,000 people in the U.S. decreased slightly from 0.87 in 2000 to 0.84 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,213 | #12,488 | -2.25% |
| Count | 2,339 | 2,484 | 6.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.84 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burnes
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an increase in diversity among individuals with the surname Burnes. From 2000 to 2010, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Burnes who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.26% to 0.72%) and those who identify with two or more races (from 1.67% to 2.74%). In contrast, there was a marginal increase in the percentage of Burnes identifying as Black (from 19.88% to 20.01%), and a noticeable increase among those identifying as Hispanic (from 3.12% to 5.07%). However, the percentage of Burnes who identify as White decreased from 74.09% to 70.77% and those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native also witnessed a decrease from 0.98% to 0.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.09% | 70.77% | -4.48% |
| Black | 19.88% | 20.01% | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 3.12% | 5.07% | 62.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.74% | 64.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.72% | 176.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 0.68% | -30.61% |