2000
#39,176
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 529
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.20
Very Rare Last name
Burgert
A surname of German origin referring to a resident of a fortress or town.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 552 Americans carry the last name Burgert. That puts it at #47,529 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 620,932 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Burgert 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
552
1 in 620,932
Census rank
#47,529
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
481
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 481 bearers of the surname Burgert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 47529th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Burgert, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Burgert
The surname Burgert is of German origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was derived from the German word "Burg," meaning a fortified town or castle. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been residents or workers associated with a castle or town fortification.
The name Burgert is a variation of the more common German surname Burger, which is also derived from the word "Burg." It is likely that the addition of the suffix "-ert" was a localized or regional variation, perhaps indicating a specific town or area where the name first emerged.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burgert can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, which mentions a certain Conradus Burgert in the year 1345.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Burgert was Hans Burgert, a master stonemason and architect who was involved in the construction of several churches and castles in the southern regions of Germany.
During the 16th century, the Burgert family had a significant presence in the city of Nuremberg, where a branch of the family was engaged in the metalworking and goldsmithing trades. One of the prominent members of this family was Sebald Burgert (1517-1587), a renowned goldsmith and engraver whose works are still highly regarded today.
In the 17th century, the name Burgert appeared in various records across different regions of Germany, such as the Duchy of Württemberg and the Palatinate. One notable figure from this period was Johann Burgert (1638-1701), a Lutheran pastor and theologian who served in the town of Schwabach.
Another significant individual bearing the Burgert name was Johann Friedrich Burgert (1756-1822), a German painter and engraver who was known for his landscapes and portraits. He was born in Nuremberg and spent most of his career in that city, where he was a member of the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts.
While the surname Burgert has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various other countries through migration and immigration. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the medieval and early modern periods of German history, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Franconia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Burgert
Among Census respondents with the surname Burgert, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Burgert 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 Burgert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 439
- Hispanic or Latino6.2% · 30
- Two or more races2.3% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Burgert
Burgert 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
#51,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 403
-126 bearers (-23.8%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 12,434 places
2020
#47,529
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 481
+78 bearers (+19.4%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Up 4,081 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #39,176 | 529 | 0.20 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #51,610 | 403 | 0.14 | -126 bearers (-23.8%) | Down 12,434 places |
| 2020 | #47,529 | 481 | 0.16 | +78 bearers (+19.4%) | Up 4,081 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 Burgert 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 | #51,610 | #47,529 | 7.9% |
| Count | 403 | 481 | 19.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Burgert bearers went from 403 to 481 (+19.4% change). The surname moved up 4,081 positions in the national ranking, going from #51,610 to #47,529.
FAQ
Burgert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Burgert?
Name Census estimates that about 552 living Americans carry the surname Burgert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 620,932 residents.
How common is Burgert?
Burgert ranks #47,529 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.16 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 481 people with the surname Burgert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (552), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.16 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.16 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 Burgert.
Has Burgert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Burgert went from 403 recorded bearers to 481. That is an increase of 78 (+19.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #51,610 to #47,529.
What does the Census say about the background of Burgert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Burgert, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Burgert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (439 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Burgert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (6.2%), Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Burgert (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 Burgert mean?
A surname of German origin referring to a resident of a fortress or town. 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 Burgert (0.16 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 have the last name Burgert?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Burgert on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.