Explore the Family Name Bucklin
The meaning of Bucklin
1. English (Surrey): variant of Buckland. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of Swiss German Büchlin, a very rare variant of Büchli (see Buchli).
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How common is the last name Bucklin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bucklin saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name fell by 6.29% from 16,260 in 2000 to 17,283 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose slightly by 0.31%, from 1633 to 1638 in the same period. The proportion of Bucklins per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,260 | #17,283 | -6.29% |
| Count | 1,633 | 1,638 | 0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.56 | -8.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bucklin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a varied distribution for those bearing the Bucklin surname. In 2000, 95.71% identified as White, falling slightly to 94.38% in 2010. Identification as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.67% in 2000 to 0.73% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a significant rise of 79.31%, moving from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also increased from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. There was no change in the categories of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero. This suggests that the Bucklin surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, with gradual increases in diverse identifications over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 94.38% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.14% | 34.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 2.08% | 79.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.73% | 8.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |