Explore the Family Name Buchanon
The meaning of Buchanon
Scottish: variant of Buchanan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buchanon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Buchanon' has seen a dip in recent years. In 2000, the name was ranked 21,176th in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it slipped to 23,315th, marking a decline of 10.1%. The actual count of people with this surname also dropped from 1,155 in 2000 to 1,092 in 2010, a decrease of 5.45%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals bearing the 'Buchanon' surname per 100,000 people fell by 13.95% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,176 | #23,315 | -10.1% |
| Count | 1,155 | 1,092 | -5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.37 | -13.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buchanon
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Buchanon', according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, other categories showed changes. For instance, those identifying their ethnicity as Black increased slightly from 50.65% to 51.37%. White identifiers dropped by 6.35%, moving from 45.37% to 42.49%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise, nearly doubling from 1.13% to 2.11%. Finally, the group attributing their origins to two or more races increased by 40.08%, jumping from 2.42% to 3.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.65% | 51.37% | 1.42% |
| White | 45.37% | 42.49% | -6.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 3.39% | 40.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.11% | 86.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |