Explore the Family Name Verburg
The meaning of Verburg
Dutch: shortened form of Van der Burg, a topographic name for someone who lived by a fortification or a stately home, Middle Dutch burch(t). Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Adriaan, Gerrit, Leendert, Marinus, Rens.
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How common is the last name Verburg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Verburg has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was the 26,104th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 25,083rd most common name, reflecting a growth of 3.91%. The count of people bearing this surname also grew from 882 to 990 over the same period, indicating an increase of 12.24%. Likewise, the proportion of people with the Verburg surname per 100,000 individuals saw a small rise from 0.33 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,104 | #25,083 | 3.91% |
| Count | 882 | 990 | 12.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.34 | 3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verburg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates subtle shifts in the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Verburg surname between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, people with this surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 96.37% in 2000 to 96.26% in 2010. Hispanic representation within this surname group increased from 1.36% to 1.82%, while the Asian and Pacific Islander category witnessed a decrease from 1.36% to 0.81%. The Black community and those identifying with two or more races each began appearing under this surname in 2010, accounting for 0.51% and 0.61% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 96.26% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.82% | 33.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.36% | 0.81% | -40.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |