Explore the Family Name Baustert
The meaning of Baustert
German: probably a nickname for an asthmatic person; agent noun from Middle Low German pūsten ‘blow, breathe heavily’ + excrescent -t.
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How common is the last name Baustert in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Baustert has experienced a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,808th most popular surname, with a count of 253 individuals carrying it. By 2010, however, its rank had improved to 66,931st, and the number of people with this last name had grown by 16.6% to 295. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also increased during this period by 11.11%, indicating a growing popularity for the Baustert name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #66,931 | 6.79% |
| Count | 253 | 295 | 16.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baustert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Baustert surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 99.21% of all Bausterts. By 2010, while still the majority, their representation had slightly decreased to 94.58%. It's notable that there was a slight increase in Bausterts identifying as Hispanic, going from zero in 2000 to 3.05% in 2010. However, no Bausterts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.21% | 94.58% | -4.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |