Explore the Family Name Bucks
How common is the last name Bucks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Bucks" has seen a minor decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slid from 39,052 in 2000 to 40,432 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.53 percent. However, the number of people carrying the Bucks surname increased slightly from 531 to 541 during this period, reflecting a growth of 1.88 percent. Consequently, the prevalence of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 10 percent, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #40,432 | -3.53% |
| Count | 531 | 541 | 1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bucks
The ethnic identity associated with the Bucks surname has shown some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as suggested by the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage fell from 91.34 in 2000 to 86.88 in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of almost 59 percent, rising from 1.51 to 2.40. The proportion identifying as Black also rose from 4.71 to 6.28, indicating a growth of 33.33 percent. Hispanic representation saw a modest increase of about 6 percent, going from 2.26 to 2.40. No change was recorded for those identifying as part of two or more races, or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.34% | 86.88% | -4.88% |
| Black | 4.71% | 6.28% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.51% | 2.4% | 58.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.4% | 6.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |