Explore the Family Name Burness
The meaning of Burness
Scottish: variant of Burns.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burness in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Burness' decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Burness' was ranked as the 61,855th most common surname in the United States, while in 2010, it dropped to the 70,645th rank, representing a decrease of 14.21%. During this period, the count of individuals with the Burness surname also reduced from 303 to 277, a negative change of 8.58%. The proportion per 100k people of this surname decreased by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #70,645 | -14.21% |
| Count | 303 | 277 | -8.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burness
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Burness surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. In the year 2000, 98.68% of those with the Burness surname identified as White, which slightly declined to 97.11% in 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. The percentages for these categories remained at 0.00%, showing that the Burness surname is predominantly linked to the White ethnic group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 97.11% | -1.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |