Explore the Family Name Bafus
The meaning of Bafus
Altered form of German Barfuss or Beifuss ‘mugwort’ (see Beilfuss).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bafus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bafus saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,958 and dropped to 95,545 in 2010, representing a 19.49% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with the last name Bafus also declined from 221 in 2000 to 191 in 2010, indicating a 13.57% drop. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people also experienced a decline of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #95,545 | -19.49% |
| Count | 221 | 191 | -13.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bafus
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that those holding the surname Bafus predominantly identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 97.29% of the population with this surname, slightly decreasing to 96.34% by 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not register any change over this decade, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 96.34% | -0.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |