Explore the Family Name Buchter
The meaning of Buchter
South German and Swiss German: nickname for a short person, perhaps in meaning related to Buchtel ‘oven-baked yeast dumpling’, an Austrian German word of Czech origin (see Buchtel). Some characteristic forenames: German Egon.
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How common is the last name Buchter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buchter garnered a slightly decreased popularity rank from 47,210 in 2000 to 47,521 in 2010, a drop of 0.66%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.44%, from 423 individuals in 2000 to 446 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Buchter per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 6.25% from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #47,521 | -0.66% |
| Count | 423 | 446 | 5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buchter
Discussing the ethnic identity of the Buchter surname, the Census data reveals that most individuals identifying as Buchter are predominantly White, with 95.98% in 2000 and 94.17% in 2010, marking a decline of 1.89%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. Representation of those with two or more races increased from 1.65% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010, an increase of 8.48%. A significant increase was observed in the Hispanic representation within the Buchter surname holders, climbing from 1.65% in 2000 to 3.81% in 2010, a leap of 130.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 94.17% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 3.81% | 130.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.79% | 8.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |