Burke as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Burke?

According to the 2010 census, there are 122,877 people with the surname Burke in the United States. Burke is the 246th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Burke?

About 0.040% Americans have the last name Burke.

This means 1 in 2,513 people are named Burke.

Is the Last Name Burke Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Burke grew by 3.1%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Burke are White?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Burke in the United States.

Race Percent
White85.93%
Black8.76%
Hispanic2.41%
Multiracial1.68%
Asian0.68%
Native American0.54%