Explore the Family Name Bucaro
The meaning of Bucaro
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from the placename Bucaro, derived from the Arabic personal name Būʿl-khayr meaning ‘father of good’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rosario, Vito, Carlo, Salvatore, Biagio, Innocenzo, Luigi, Roberto.
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How common is the last name Bucaro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bucaro has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 38,263rd but moved up to the 35,147th spot in 2010, showing an 8.14 percent growth. The number of people with the surname also saw a 17.83 percent rise from 544 in 2000 to 641 in 2010. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 10 percent increase from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #35,147 | 8.14% |
| Count | 544 | 641 | 17.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bucaro
Regarding the ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Bucaro identified as white, though there was a slight decrease from 86.58 percent in 2000 to 81.75 percent in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase, rising from 12.68 percent to 14.66 percent. Additionally, the census reported a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2010, which were not recorded in 2000. These figures indicate a diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bucaro over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.58% | 81.75% | -5.58% |
| Hispanic | 12.68% | 14.66% | 15.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |