Explore the Family Name Burtenshaw
The meaning of Burtenshaw
English (Sussex): variant of Burkinshaw. Compare Bertenshaw.
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How common is the last name Burtenshaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Burtenshaw has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Burtenshaw ranked 65,862 in popularity but dropped to 69,392 by 2010, showing a 5.36% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people bearing the surname slightly increased from 281 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, marking a minor growth of 0.71%. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #69,392 | -5.36% |
| Count | 281 | 283 | 0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burtenshaw
The ethnic identity associated with the Burtenshaw name also saw some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White (95.76% in 2010, down from 97.86% in 2000), a small percentage began identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010 (2.12%). No individuals with the Burtenshaw surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 95.76% | -2.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |