Explore the Family Name Buchannon
The meaning of Buchannon
Scottish: variant of Buchanan. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buchannon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Buchannon saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buchannon was ranked 42,912th in terms of frequency among surnames, moving up to the 40,672nd spot by 2010, reflecting a rise of 5.22 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 475 in 2000 to 537 in 2010, marking an expansion of 13.05 percent. However, when calculated per 100,000 people, the proportion remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #40,672 | 5.22% |
| Count | 475 | 537 | 13.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buchannon
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some minor shifts from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as White and bearing the Buchannon surname decreased slightly, from 39.37 percent to 36.31 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or African American increased from 55.79 percent to 58.47 percent in the same period. There was a slight rise in the percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic, from 1.47 to 1.49. The percentage of people with the Buchannon last name who identified as being of two or more races fell from 2.74 to 2.05. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.79% | 58.47% | 4.8% |
| White | 39.37% | 36.31% | -7.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 2.05% | -25.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.49% | 1.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |