Explore the Family Name Buckhannon
The meaning of Buckhannon
Altered form of Scottish Buchannon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buckhannon in the United States?
The surname Buckhannon has seen a slight shift in its popularity ranking based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,331st most popular surname, whereas in 2010, it dropped slightly to the 46,404th position. This represents a change of -0.16%. However, during this same decade, the count of individuals with the Buckhannon name increased by 6.0% from 433 to 459. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #46,404 | -0.16% |
| Count | 433 | 459 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buckhannon
The ethnic identity associated with the Buckhannon surname also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was an increase in those identifying as two or more races from 2.08% to 6.32%, demonstrating a significant change of 203.85%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 66.05% to 56.64%. The Hispanic and Black demographics saw increases of 15.38% and 15.54%, respectively. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.05% | 56.64% | -14.25% |
| Black | 29.79% | 34.42% | 15.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 6.32% | 203.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.4% | 15.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |