Explore the Family Name Burrs
The meaning of Burrs
Altered form of English Burr, with the addition of excrescent -s, or perhaps of Burrows.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burrs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Burrs' saw a slight change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Burrs was ranked 60,390th in terms of popularity and had a count of 312 instances. By 2010, even though the count had increased to 318, the rank had dropped to 62,903rd. This indicates a drop in popularity by approximately 4.16 percent over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.12 to 0.11, marking an 8.33 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #62,903 | -4.16% |
| Count | 312 | 318 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burrs
The ethnic identity linked with the surname 'Burrs' also showed some variation during this period according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as White (58.65 percent), followed by Black (37.82 percent), and a small percentage identifying as two or more races (1.92 percent). By 2010, there had been a decrease in the percentage of White individuals with the surname (51.89 percent), while the percentage of Black individuals had increased to 42.45 percent. The group identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase to 4.72 percent. There were no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.65% | 51.89% | -11.53% |
| Black | 37.82% | 42.45% | 12.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 4.72% | 145.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |