Explore the Family Name Buckels
The meaning of Buckels
1. English: variant of Buckle, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. German: patronymic from Buckel 1.
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How common is the last name Buckels in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buckels saw a change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 47,389, but by 2010 it had climbed to 46,811, marking a positive change of 1.22%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this last name increased from 421 to 454, a rise of approximately 7.84%. However, its proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15, over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #46,811 | 1.22% |
| Count | 421 | 454 | 7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buckels
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buckels, again based upon the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remains those identifying as White, although their percentage dropped from 83.37% to 78.85%. Those identifying as Black saw a considerable increase, from 13.78% to 16.96%. The number of Buckels identifying as Hispanic also rose, albeit only slightly, from 1.19% to 1.54%. An interesting new development in the 2010 census was the appearance of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races. Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities reported no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.37% | 78.85% | -5.42% |
| Black | 13.78% | 16.96% | 23.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.54% | 29.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |