Explore the Family Name Buroker
The meaning of Buroker
Variant of Buracker, a surname of German origin (see Purucker). History: The surname Buroker is borne by the descendants of Michael Buracker from Germany (see Buracker).
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How common is the last name Buroker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buroker saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,875th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to rank 45,347th, representing a 3.35% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Buroker surname increased marginally from 463 in 2000 to 472 in 2010, an increase of 1.94%. However, when looked at as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.17 to 0.16, or 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #45,347 | -3.35% |
| Count | 463 | 472 | 1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buroker
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buroker, we find that based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority identify as White, with 96.76% in 2000 and 96.40% in 2010. This represents a marginal decrease of 0.37%. Interestingly, from 2000 to 2010, there was a noted change in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0% to 1.48%. The percentage of people with the Buroker surname identifying with two or more races dropped almost 40%, from 1.73% to 1.06%. There were no recorded instances of Burokers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 96.4% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.06% | -38.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |