2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Burcin
A Turkish surname derived from "burc" meaning tower or battlement.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Burcin. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Burcin 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Burcin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Burcin, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Burcin
The surname BURCIN is of Turkish origin, with its roots tracing back to the Ottoman Empire era in the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Turkish word "bur," meaning "nose," and the suffix "-cin," indicating a profession or occupation. Thus, BURCIN may have initially referred to someone with a distinctive or prominent nose or possibly a maker of nose ornaments.
During the Ottoman period, surnames were not widely used, and individuals were often identified by their profession, physical characteristic, or place of origin. The earliest known record of the BURCIN surname can be found in the imperial tax registers (tahrir defterleri) from the late 15th century, where it was associated with families residing in the regions of Anatolia and the Balkans, which were under Ottoman rule.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the BURCIN surname was Mehmed Burcin, a renowned calligrapher and poet who lived in Istanbul. His works, including his poetry collection "Divan-ı Burcin," are preserved in various libraries and museums, providing insight into the artistic and literary contributions of individuals with this surname during the Ottoman era.
Another historical reference to the BURCIN name can be found in the records of the Janissary corps, an elite military force of the Ottoman Empire. In the 18th century, a Janissary commander named Mustafa Burcin led several campaigns against the Habsburgs in the Austro-Turkish Wars, earning recognition for his valor and leadership.
As the Ottoman Empire expanded, the BURCIN surname spread across various regions, including parts of the Balkans, the Middle East, and North Africa. In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Hasan Burcin served as the governor of the Tripoli Eyalet (province) in present-day Libya, contributing to the administration and governance of the region during that time.
In the early 20th century, a Turkish novelist and playwright, Ahmet Burcin (1888-1964), gained recognition for his literary works, including the novel "Ateş Gecesi" (Night of Fire), which explored themes of love, passion, and societal norms in the rapidly modernizing Ottoman society.
While the BURCIN surname has its origins in Turkey and the Ottoman Empire, individuals bearing this name have since migrated and settled in various parts of the world, carrying on the legacy and history of this distinctive surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Burcin
Among Census respondents with the surname Burcin, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Burcin 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 Burcin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Burcin
Burcin 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,861 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+13 bearers (+12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,981 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 8,861 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.3%) | Up 10,981 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 Burcin 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 | #153,769 | #142,788 | 7.1% |
| Count | 106 | 119 | 12.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Burcin bearers went from 106 to 119 (+12.3% change). The surname moved up 10,981 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #142,788.
FAQ
Burcin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Burcin?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Burcin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Burcin?
Burcin ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Burcin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Burcin.
Has Burcin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Burcin went from 106 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 13 (+12.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Burcin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Burcin, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Burcin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Burcin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (5.0%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Burcin (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 Burcin mean?
A Turkish surname derived from "burc" meaning tower or battlement. 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 Burcin (0.04 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 are called Burcin?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Burcin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.