Explore the Family Name Bub
The meaning of Bub
South German: nickname meaning ‘boy’, from Middle High German buobe ‘boy’, also ‘servant, farmhand’. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Compare Boob and Boop.
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How common is the last name Bub in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bub increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,198 and rose to 37,288 by 2010, indicating a 2.38% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 545 to 598 during the same period, marking an increase of 9.72%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Bub per 100,000 remained steady at 0.2% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #37,288 | 2.38% |
| Count | 545 | 598 | 9.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bub
The Decennial U.S. Census data also paints a picture of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bub. The majority identifies as White, with this group experiencing a slight increase from 95.6% in 2000 to 96.32% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased by 21.82%, while the percentage of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly decreased from 0.92% to 0.84%. The Hispanic representation within the Bub surname also diminished by 18.79%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Bub who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 96.32% | 0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.34% | 21.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.34% | -18.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0.84% | -8.7% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |