Explore the Family Name Burros
The meaning of Burros
English (Surrey): variant of Burrows.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burros in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Burros" has somewhat decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Burros was ranked 58,849 in popularity and counted amongst 322 individuals. By 2010, however, it had slipped to rank 68,345, with only 288 individuals bearing the name. This represents a change in rank by -16.14% and a decrease in count by -10.56%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.12 to 0.1 during this period, marking a decline of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #68,345 | -16.14% |
| Count | 322 | 288 | -10.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burros
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname "Burros" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at rates of 71.43% and 68.40% respectively. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Black (from 18.63% to 20.14%) and Hispanic (from 6.52% to 8.33%). The percentage identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.17% to zero. No people with the surname "Burros" identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.43% | 68.4% | -4.24% |
| Black | 18.63% | 20.14% | 8.11% |
| Hispanic | 6.52% | 8.33% | 27.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |