Explore the Family Name Burnstein
The meaning of Burnstein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Bernstein or Burstein. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Naphtali.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burnstein in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Burnstein has seen a notable decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 40,761 in 2000 to 50,960 in 2010, marking a 25.02% decline. Similarly, the count or the number of people with this surname decreased by 19.01%, with 505 individuals in 2000 and only 409 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also witnessed a drop of 26.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #50,960 | -25.02% |
| Count | 505 | 409 | -19.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.14 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burnstein
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Burnstein, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. However, the percentage of White individuals with this surname slightly decreased from 90.89% in 2000 to 89.73% in 2010, whereas the Hispanic group saw an increase of 110.79%, even though the overall numbers are still relatively small. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname dropped by 17.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.89% | 89.73% | -1.28% |
| Black | 7.13% | 5.87% | -17.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.93% | 110.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |