Explore the Family Name Burnum
The meaning of Burnum
Probably an altered form of Burnham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burnum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Burnum has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Burnum was ranked 69,428th in terms of surname popularity, with 264 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 84,748, and the number of people with the surname had decreased to 221, marking a decrease of 16.29%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Burnum per 100,000 people fell by 30%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #84,748 | -22.07% |
| Count | 264 | 221 | -16.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burnum
In regard to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Burnum have identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of Burnums identified as White, although there was a slight decrease (0.45%) in this percentage over the decade. There was a small percentage of Burnums who identified as Black in both years, increasing from 2.65% in 2000 to 3.17% in 2010. No Burnums identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 95.02% | -0.45% |
| Black | 2.65% | 3.17% | 19.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |