Explore the Family Name Buckson
The meaning of Buckson
English: either a patronymic from Buck, or possibly an altered form of Buxton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buckson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Buckson saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buckson was ranked 48,196 in terms of popularity, and by 2010 it had risen to 46,902, representing a 2.68% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 412 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, an increase of nearly 10%. However, the proportion of Bucksons per 100k remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #46,902 | 2.68% |
| Count | 412 | 453 | 9.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buckson
The ethnic identity associated with the Buckson surname experienced some changes over the same period. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, those identifying as Black made up the majority of Bucksons in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 67.23% to 66.67%. Those identifying as White accounted for around 30% of Bucksons, decreasing slightly from 30.34% in 2000 to 29.36% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010, a change of over 80%. There were no Bucksons who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67.23% | 66.67% | -0.83% |
| White | 30.34% | 29.36% | -3.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.65% | 81.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |