Explore the Family Name Burtt
The meaning of Burtt
English: variant of Burt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Burtt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Burtt remained relatively stable from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Burtt ranked 24,663 in terms of popularity and saw a slight decrease by 2010, ranking at 24,665. Despite this minor rank drop, the count of people carrying the Burtt surname increased from 949 in 2000 to 1,012 in 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 6.64%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight reduction from 0.35 to 0.34 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,663 | #24,665 | -0.01% |
| Count | 949 | 1,012 | 6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burtt
Regarding ethnic identity, the Census data revealed that the majority of individuals with the Burtt surname identify as White, accounting for 93.47% in 2000 and 91.50% in 2010. During this decade, there was a minor decrease in those identifying as Black (from 2.95% to 2.87%) and a notable increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 1.37% to 2.08%). The Census reported no individuals with the Burtt surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years. Interestingly, by 2010 a small percentage (1.78%) began identifying with two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. For those identifying as Hispanic, the percentage dropped to zero by 2010, down from 1.05% in the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 91.5% | -2.11% |
| Black | 2.95% | 2.87% | -2.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.37% | 2.08% | 51.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |