Explore the Family Name Buchen
The meaning of Buchen
German (also Büchen): habitational name from Buchen, a place east of Hamburg and in Odenwald district (Hesse), so named with Middle High German buoche ‘beech tree, beech wood’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Horst, Walther.
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How common is the last name Buchen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Buchen has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buchen ranked as the 61,855th most common surname, with a count of 303 instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, it fell slightly to the 64,388th rank, despite a count increase to 309 instances per 100,000 people. This shift represents a -4.1% change in ranking and a 1.98% rise in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #64,388 | -4.1% |
| Count | 303 | 309 | 1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buchen
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buchen. Between 2000 and 2010, individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.36% to 95.79%, a change of -1.61%. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.65% to 3.24%, a change of 96.36%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no one identifying under these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 95.79% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 3.24% | 96.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |