Explore the Family Name Burnsed
The meaning of Burnsed
Altered form of Scottish and northern Irish Burnside.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burnsed in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Burnsed' experienced a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,501 in terms of prevalence, and by 2010 it had shifted to rank 23,587. Despite this decrease in rank, the number of people with this surname actually increased from 1,008 to 1,076 during the same period, signifying a growth of 6.75%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of 2.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,501 | #23,587 | -0.37% |
| Count | 1,008 | 1,076 | 6.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burnsed
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Burnsed' also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a minor decrease from 96.33% to 96.10%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The proportion of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities decreased by 37.50%, while the percentage of Hispanic individuals more than doubled from 0.69% to 1.86%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category, however, dropped from 0.60% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 96.1% | -0.24% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.86% | 169.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 1.3% | -37.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |