Explore the Family Name Bucur
The meaning of Bucur
Romanian: from the old personal name Bucur, from bucurie ‘joy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bucur in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bucur has seen a surge in popularity in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, Bucur was ranked as the 93,006th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to become the 69,793rd most popular, marking an impressive increase of nearly 25%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also rose considerably, from 183 people in 2000 to 281 in 2010, a gain of over 53%. Consequently, the proportion of Americans with the surname Bucur per 100,000 people also grew by approximately 43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #69,793 | 24.96% |
| Count | 183 | 281 | 53.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bucur
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bucur, it is predominantly linked to white ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, about 92.9% of those bearing the surname identified as white, showing virtually no change. Meanwhile, around 3.83% identified as Hispanic in 2000, with a slight rise to 3.91% in 2010. A minimal change was also observed in those identifying with two or more races, decreasing slightly from 2.73% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. No data was recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 92.88% | -0.02% |
| Hispanic | 3.83% | 3.91% | 2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 2.49% | -8.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |