Explore the Family Name Burwick
The meaning of Burwick
Scottish: habitational name from Burwick in Sandwick, Orkney.
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How common is the last name Burwick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Burwick has seen changes in its popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,290th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 49,268th position, a change of -13.81%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 470 in 2000 to 427 in 2010, a decrease of 9.15%. The proportion of individuals with the Burwick surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 17.65% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #49,268 | -13.81% |
| Count | 470 | 427 | -9.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burwick
The ethnic identity associated with the Burwick surname has also seen some shifts, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.91% of Burwicks identified as White, but this figure slightly declined to 89.70% by 2010. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the percentage identifying as Black increased from 3.40% to 4.45%. Similarly, the number of Burwicks identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.98% to 3.28%, and those identifying with two or more races also saw a slight increase from 1.06% to 1.17% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.91% | 89.7% | -2.4% |
| Black | 3.4% | 4.45% | 30.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 3.28% | 10.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.17% | 10.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |