Explore the Family Name Burtch
The meaning of Burtch
Americanized form of German Bertsch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burtch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Burtch in the United States has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Burtch ranked as the 19,263rd most popular surname, and by 2010 it had risen to the 18,137th position, marking a change of 5.85%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period from 1,302 to 1,535, which represents a 17.9% increase. The proportion of people with the surname Burtch per 100,000 people also went up by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,263 | #18,137 | 5.85% |
| Count | 1,302 | 1,535 | 17.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.52 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burtch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Burtch shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010 according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, with a slight increase from 88.94% to 89.45%. The second largest group, Black, saw a significant decrease from 6.07% to 4.95%. The Hispanic demographic experienced the most growth, jumping from 1.31% to 2.41%, an increase of nearly 84%. The smallest groups were those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both experiencing decreases. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities slightly increased from 2.07% to 2.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.94% | 89.45% | 0.57% |
| Black | 6.07% | 4.95% | -18.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.41% | 83.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 2.15% | 3.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 0.59% | -45.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.46% | -14.81% |