Explore the Family Name Bucklew
The meaning of Bucklew
Altered form of Scottish Buccleuch: from the title of a ducal family associated with the town of Buccleuch in the Scottish Borders. The surname Buccleuch is very rare in Scotland. Compare Buckalew, Buckallew, Buckaloo, and Buckelew.
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How common is the last name Bucklew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Bucklew' has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,273rd most popular with a count of 1,148 people carrying the name. By 2010, it had fallen slightly to 22,047th place, despite the count of individuals with the surname increasing to 1,176. This suggests that while there were more people named Bucklew in 2010 than in 2000, other surnames saw a greater increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,273 | #22,047 | -3.64% |
| Count | 1,148 | 1,176 | 2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.4 | -6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bucklew
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates shifts within the Bucklew surname bearers from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 97.04% of individuals with this surname identified as White, falling slightly to 95.66% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased from 0.61% to 0.51%. However, those identifying with two or more races rose considerably from 0.70% to 1.28%, and those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.31% to 2.04%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Bucklew surname identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 95.66% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.04% | 55.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.28% | 82.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.51% | -16.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |