Explore the Family Name Bubeck
The meaning of Bubeck
1. German: topographic name from a field name which gave its name to a farmstead in Württemberg. 2. Americanized form of Polish Bubek: nickname derived from buba ‘ghost, fright’, also ‘fool’. 3. Americanized form of Croatian Bubek: nickname derived from buba ‘insect’.
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How common is the last name Bubeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bubeck saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,289th most popular surname, slipping to 44,270th in 2010, a decline of 4.68%. However, the number of individuals with the Bubeck surname slightly increased during this period from 483 to 486, indicating a growth rate of 0.62%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11% from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #44,270 | -4.68% |
| Count | 483 | 486 | 0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bubeck
The ethnic identity analysis based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Bubeck surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of the Bubecks identified as White with a minimal decrease of 0.19% over the decade. The census recorded no individuals with the Bubeck surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.45% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010, marking a growth rate of 27.59%. Additionally, the 2010 Census data shows a new addition of those identifying with two or more races at 1.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 96.71% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.85% | 27.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |