Explore the Family Name Buckalew
The meaning of Buckalew
Altered form of Scottish Buccleuch (see Bucklew).
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How common is the last name Buckalew in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Buckalew has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 16,427th most common surname, but by 2010, it fell to 20,088th place. This represents a decrease in rank by 22.29%. The overall count of individuals with the Buckalew surname also decreased during this period, dropping by 17.54% from 1,613 people in 2000 to 1,330 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals dropped by 25.0%, from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,427 | #20,088 | -22.29% |
| Count | 1,613 | 1,330 | -17.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.45 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buckalew
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buckalew, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname slightly decreased from 95.97% to 93.83%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanic people bearing the Buckalew surname increased significantly by 99.48%, from 1.92% in 2000 to 3.83% in 2010. There was a small decrease among those identifying with two or more races, from 1.61% to 1.35%. Interestingly, the census began to report a presence of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals with the Buckalew surname in 2010 that was not present in 2000. There were no recorded changes for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations bearing the Buckalew surname; they remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 93.83% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.83% | 99.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.35% | -16.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |