Explore the Family Name Buckheit
The meaning of Buckheit
Americanized form of German Buchheit.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buckheit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buckheit saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buckheit was ranked as the 64,934th most popular surname, but dropped to the 73,911th spot in 2010, representing a 13.82% decline. The number of individuals carrying the Buckheit surname also decreased during this period, from 286 people in 2000 to 262 in 2010, marking an 8.39% drop. Additionally, the proportion of individuals identified as Buckheit per 100,000 population fell by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #73,911 | -13.82% |
| Count | 286 | 262 | -8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buckheit
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buckheit, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.85% of individuals with this last name were identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.8% in 2010. According to the 2010 census, the surname started being associated with the Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for approximately 3.05% of the Buckheit population. There were no recorded instances of the Buckheit surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 95.8% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |