Explore the Family Name Buckholz
The meaning of Buckholz
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Buchholz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buckholz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buckholz saw a slight surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,690th, but by 2010, it had risen to the 33,164th spot, marking a 1.56% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose slightly, from 638 in 2000 to 690 in 2010, which represents an 8.15% hike. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 4.17%, from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,690 | #33,164 | 1.56% |
| Count | 638 | 690 | 8.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buckholz
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Buckholz surname are of White ethnicity. From 2000 to 2010, there was a modest rise of 1.02% among those identifying as White, from 94.83% to 95.80%. The representation of this surname within the Hispanic community declined by 28.01%, moving from 2.82% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a substantial increase of 69.15% in individuals identifying with two or more races, albeit from a low base of 0.94% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either year, and representation within the American Indian and Alaskan Native category fell from 0.78% to zero over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 95.8% | 1.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 2.03% | -28.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.59% | 69.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0% | -100% |