Explore the Family Name Burruss
The meaning of Burruss
English: variant of Burrows.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burruss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burruss has experienced a slight shift in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,516 and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to rank 15,827, showing a negative change of about 2%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,732 to 1,839 during that same period, demonstrating an overall growth rate of about 6.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease from 0.64 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,516 | #15,827 | -2% |
| Count | 1,732 | 1,839 | 6.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.62 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burruss
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Burruss, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, although this decreased slightly from 67.84% to 66.45%. Individuals who identify as Black also saw a small reduction, moving from 28.23% to 27.62%. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.91% to 2.94%. There were newly recorded percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities at 0.33% and 1.85% respectively. Yet, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities decreased from 1.10% to 0.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.84% | 66.45% | -2.05% |
| Black | 28.23% | 27.62% | -2.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 2.94% | 53.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 0.82% | -25.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |