Explore the Family Name Buczak
The meaning of Buczak
Polish: 1. nickname derived from buczeć ‘to hum, to blubber’ or the noun buk ‘beech’. 2. patronymic from the personal name Bucz derived from buczeć (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Buczak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buczak has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Buczak surname ranked 82,019 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 77,264, a 5.8% change. The count of people with this surname also rose during this period from 214 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, marking an increase of 15.89%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #77,264 | 5.8% |
| Count | 214 | 248 | 15.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buczak
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buczak. According to the 2000 census, 97.20% of Buczaks identified as White, with no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of Buczaks identifying as White increased slightly to 98.79%. The proportions for the other ethnic identities remained the same, with no people with the Buczak surname identifying as such. This suggests that the Buczak surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 98.79% | 1.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |