Explore the Family Name Buckle
The meaning of Buckle
1. English: metonymic occupational name for a maker of buckles or a nickname given to someone who wore a distinctive buckle, from Middle English bokel ‘buckle’. 2. English: habitational name from either Buckwell in Ashburnham (Sussex) or Buckwell in Kent. 3. Americanized form of German Buckel.
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How common is the last name Buckle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Buckle surname has seen a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,395th and by 2010, it had risen to 19,075th—a growth of 10.84%. The count of individuals with the surname also experienced an uptick during this decade, growing from 1,140 to 1,427, which is a 25.18% increase. As a result, the proportion of individuals with the Buckle surname per 100,000 people increased by 14.29%, going from 0.42 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,395 | #19,075 | 10.84% |
| Count | 1,140 | 1,427 | 25.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.48 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buckle
The ethnic identity associated with the Buckle surname showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority identified as White (79.56%), followed by Black (13.16%), Hispanic (2.98%), Two or more races (2.89%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.79%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.61%). However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (77.37%), there was a noticeable increase among those identifying as Black (16.89%). This is a significant change of 28.34%. Conversely, all other ethnicities saw a decrease, including a 42.62% reduction in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, down to 0.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.56% | 77.37% | -2.75% |
| Black | 13.16% | 16.89% | 28.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 2.73% | -8.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.89% | 1.96% | -32.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.7% | -11.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.35% | -42.62% |