Explore the Family Name Burrous
The meaning of Burrous
English (Leicestershire): variant of Burrows. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Burrous in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burrous has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,833rd most popular, but dropped to the 44,423rd rank by 2010, marking an 8.79% change. The count of individuals with this last name also fell from 504 in 2000 to 484 in 2010, showing a decline of nearly 4%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #44,423 | -8.79% |
| Count | 504 | 484 | -3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burrous
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Burrous surname identified as White with slight increase from 90.67% in 2000 to 90.91% in 2010. The percentage of those reporting Hispanic ethnicity increased by 56.30%, while the percentage identifying with two or more races saw a dramatic rise of 150.51%. Individuals identifying as Black made up less of the total in 2010 than they did in 2000, with the percentage falling by 18.17%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.67% | 90.91% | 0.26% |
| Black | 5.56% | 4.55% | -18.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 2.48% | 150.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.86% | 56.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |