Explore the Family Name Buckett
The meaning of Buckett
English (of Norman origin): from Old French boquet ‘kid, young goat’, perhaps a nickname for a worker or dealer in buckskin or leather goods, or possibly implying ‘lecherous’. Compare the French surname Bouquet. This surname is common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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How common is the last name Buckett in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buckett has seen a decline in popularity in the United States. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 61,058th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 79,338th position, marking a decrease of almost 30%. The actual count of people with the Buckett surname also saw a decrease from 308 in 2000 to 240 in 2010, representing a drop of over 22%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people similarly fell by 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #79,338 | -29.94% |
| Count | 308 | 240 | -22.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buckett
The ethnicity distribution of those with the Buckett surname showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White dropped slightly from 86.36% to 82.92%. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 were no longer represented in the 2010 data. The Hispanic community saw a nearly 50% increase from 1.95% to 2.92%, while the Black community also saw an increase from 7.47% to 8.33%. Additionally, there was a new representation from those identifying as having two or more races in 2010, which was not reported in 2000. There remained no representation from the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.36% | 82.92% | -3.98% |
| Black | 7.47% | 8.33% | 11.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.92% | 49.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |