Explore the Family Name Buckallew
The meaning of Buckallew
Altered form of Scottish Buccleuch (see Bucklew).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buckallew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buckallew saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,020 in popularity with a count of 358, amounting to a proportion of 0.13 per 100k people. By 2010, its rank had risen slightly to 53,204 and the count had increased by 8.66% to reach 389. Nonetheless, the overall proportion remained stable at 0.13 per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #53,204 | 1.51% |
| Count | 358 | 389 | 8.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buckallew
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Buckallew surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.77% of people with this surname were White, but this percentage decreased to 93.83% in 2010. There was a notable change in the Hispanic community, which saw an increase from zero to 3.86% over the decade. Additionally, the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities also saw an increase, moving from zero to 1.29%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities, along with those identifying with two or more races, showed no change during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 93.83% | -4.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.86% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |