Explore the Family Name Buchwald
How common is the last name Buchwald in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buchwald has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. With a rank of 26,078 in 2000, it ascended to 25,865 by 2010. This represents a change of 0.82%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname increased by approximately 7.7%, from 883 individuals in 2000 to 951 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.03% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,078 | #25,865 | 0.82% |
| Count | 883 | 951 | 7.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buchwald
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Buchwald surname who identified as White decreased from 96.83% to 94.11%. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.47% to 2.63%. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased from 1.13% to 1.26%. The category for Asian/Pacific Islander was introduced in 2010, accounting for 1.26% of the Buchwald surname holders. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.11% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.63% | 78.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.26% | 11.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |