Explore the Family Name Buchmiller
The meaning of Buchmiller
German: variant of Buchmüller (and, in North America, also an altered form of this), a distinguishing name denoting a miller (Middle High German mülner) who lived by a beech tree (Middle High German buoche). Compare Bookmiller. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Buchmiller in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Buchmiller has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 55,237 with 348 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, there was a 2.14% increase in rank bringing it up to 54,055 and the count also rose by 9.77% to a total of 382 individuals. However, despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #54,055 | 2.14% |
| Count | 348 | 382 | 9.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buchmiller
The ethnic identity associated with the Buchmiller surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts over a decade. White individuals made up the majority of those with the Buchmiller surname in both 2000 and 2010, however, there was a 4.07% decrease over the decade dropping from 97.70% to 93.72%. The data also reveals an emergence of diversity within the Buchmiller surname bearers as those identifying with two or more races showed up in 2010 accounting for 2.88%, along with a 2.62% representation within the Hispanic community. There were no recorded changes among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 93.72% | -4.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |