Explore the Family Name Bursch
The meaning of Bursch
German: nickname meaning ‘young man’, from Middle High German burse, originally denoting a student fraternity at a medieval university (from Late Latin bursa ‘purse’, i.e. a cash fund from which the students supported themselves), and later also other male societies, such as soldiers’ or craftsmen’s guilds. Eventually the term Bursch(e) came to denote an individual member rather than the institution, and was pluralized as Burschen.
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How common is the last name Bursch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bursch has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bursch was ranked 36,572 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 39,837, reflecting a change of -8.93%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell slightly from 577 to 551, a drop of -4.51%. Accordingly, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Bursch decreased by -9.52%, going from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #39,837 | -8.93% |
| Count | 577 | 551 | -4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bursch
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Bursch, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, with a slight decrease from 94.97% in 2000 to 94.19% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.87% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010, a change of 171.26%. Similarly, those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 1.39% to 2.72%, a 95.68% rise. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped significantly from 2.08% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 94.19% | -0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.72% | 95.68% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 2.36% | 171.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.08% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |