Explore the Family Name Buckwalter
The meaning of Buckwalter
Americanized form of Swiss German and German Buchwalder: variant of Buchwald.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buckwalter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Buckwalter' saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,833rd but slipped to 12,869th by 2010, showing a change of -0.28%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,199 in 2000 to 2,392 in 2010, registering an 8.78% growth. Despite the increase in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 0.82 to 0.81, indicating a -1.22% change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,833 | #12,869 | -0.28% |
| Count | 2,199 | 2,392 | 8.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.81 | -1.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buckwalter
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals named 'Buckwalter' identify as White, although this figure has seen a slight decrease from 96.23% in 2000 to 92.73% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities rose from 0.91% to 1.76%, marking a significant 93.41% increase. The proportion of Buckwalters who identify as Hispanic also grew substantially from 0.91% to 2.01%, a 120.88% rise. Interestingly, those identifying as Black increased from 1.18% in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010, a considerable 155.08% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 92.73% | -3.64% |
| Black | 1.18% | 3.01% | 155.08% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 2.01% | 120.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.76% | 93.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |