Explore the Family Name Burnet
The meaning of Burnet
1. Scottish (central and eastern Scotland): variant of Burnett. 2. French: status name or topographic name from a shortened derivative of Buron ‘hut, cottage’.
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How common is the last name Burnet in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burnet has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Burnet ranked 37,094 with 566 individuals bearing this surname, translating to about 0.21 people per 100,000. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 47,966 and the count dwindled to 441, which is approximately 0.15 people per 100,000. This change marks a -29.31% shift in rank and -22.08% in count, leading to an overall proportion decrease of -28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #47,966 | -29.31% |
| Count | 566 | 441 | -22.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.15 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burnet
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnicity associated with the Burnet surname. In 2000, the majority of those with the Burnet surname were White, at 87.10%. By 2010, this number fell slightly to 82.77%. The data also shows an increase in the Black and Hispanic populations bearing this surname, from 8.30% to 11.79%, and 1.41% to 3.40%, respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races showed a decrease to zero by 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.1% | 82.77% | -4.97% |
| Black | 8.3% | 11.79% | 42.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 3.4% | 141.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |