2000
#47,654
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 418
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Burack
A surname derived from the Hebrew word "baruch" meaning "blessed."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 483 Americans carry the last name Burack. That puts it at #53,103 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 709,636 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Burack surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
483
1 in 709,636
Census rank
#53,103
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
421
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 421 bearers of the surname Burack in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 53103rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Burack, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Burack
The surname Burack is believed to have originated in Poland, with its roots dating back to the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Polish word "burak," which means "beet" or "beetroot." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of beets.
One of the earliest known references to this surname can be found in historical records from the town of Bydgoszcz, located in northern Poland. In the late 16th century, a man named Grzegorz Burack was documented as a landowner in the region, suggesting that the name had already established itself by that time.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Burack surname began to spread across various regions of Poland, with distinct variants emerging, such as Burak, Buracki, and Buraczkiewicz. These variations likely developed due to regional dialects and local customs.
In the 19th century, the Burack surname gained further prominence with the birth of Antoni Burack (1826-1896), a renowned Polish poet and writer. His literary works, which often explored themes of national identity and patriotism, earned him widespread acclaim and contributed to the recognition of the Burack name.
Another notable figure bearing this surname was Wladyslaw Burack (1858-1917), a Polish engineer and architect. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Grand Theatre.
In the early 20th century, the Burack surname found its way to other parts of Europe and even across the Atlantic, as many Polish families sought new opportunities abroad. One such individual was Aleksander Burack (1902-1976), a Polish-born artist who gained recognition for his avant-garde paintings and became a prominent figure in the New York art scene.
Throughout its history, the Burack surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from agriculture and literature to engineering and the arts. While its origins may be rooted in the humble beet, the name has transcended its initial meaning and become a testament to the diverse contributions of those who bear it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Burack
Among Census respondents with the surname Burack, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Burack bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Burack surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.6% · 390
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 5
- Two or more races1.2% · 5
- Black or African American1.0% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Burack
Burack appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#48,717
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 433
+15 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 1,063 places
2020
#53,103
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 421
-12 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 4,386 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #47,654 | 418 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #48,717 | 433 | 0.15 | +15 bearers (+3.6%) | Down 1,063 places |
| 2020 | #53,103 | 421 | 0.14 | -12 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 4,386 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Burack surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,717 | #53,103 | -9.0% |
| Count | 433 | 421 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Burack bearers went from 433 to 421 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 4,386 positions in the national ranking, going from #48,717 to #53,103.
FAQ
Burack surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Burack?
Name Census estimates that about 483 living Americans carry the surname Burack. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 709,636 residents.
How common is Burack?
Burack ranks #53,103 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 421 people with the surname Burack. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (483), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Burack.
Has Burack become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Burack went from 433 recorded bearers to 421. That is a decrease of 12 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #48,717 to #53,103.
What does the Census say about the background of Burack?
Among Census respondents with the surname Burack, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Burack in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (390 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Burack appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.6%), Hispanic (4.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Burack (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Burack mean?
A surname derived from the Hebrew word "baruch" meaning "blessed." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Burack (0.14 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Burack?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.