Explore the Family Name Buckelew
The meaning of Buckelew
Altered form of Scottish Buccleuch (see Bucklew).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buckelew in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buckelew has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buckelew ranked 20,359th in popularity and jumped to 18,043rd by 2010, reflecting a change of 11.38%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 1,214 to 1,546, a rise of 27.35%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people increased from 0.45 to 0.52, marking a growth rate of 15.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,359 | #18,043 | 11.38% |
| Count | 1,214 | 1,546 | 27.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.52 | 15.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buckelew
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Buckelew identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 95.55% in 2000 to 94.83% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity was Hispanic, which showed substantial growth during this decade, increasing by 36.94% from 2.22% to 3.04%. Interestingly, there was a slight increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.15% to 1.16%. However, the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped significantly by 47.30%, from 0.74% to 0.39%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 94.83% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.04% | 36.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.16% | 0.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.39% | -47.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |