Explore the Family Name Budai
The meaning of Budai
Hungarian: habitational name for someone from Buda, the former capital of Hungary, which now forms part of Budapest. There are other places so called in Heves and Zala counties, and in former Kolozs County in Transylvania (now in Romania), which may also have given rise to the surname. The etymology of the placename is uncertain: it is probably a derivative of Bod or Bud, a personal name of Turkish origin (see Boda). This surname is also found in Romania and Slovakia. Compare Buday. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Attila, Ferenc, Karoly, Laszlo, Sandor.
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How common is the last name Budai in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Budai saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,963rd most common surname, and by 2010, it had moved up to the 48,800th position, reflecting a growth change of 0.33%. The actual count of people with the Budai surname also grew from 404 in 2000 to 432 in 2010, marking a rise of 6.93%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #48,800 | 0.33% |
| Count | 404 | 432 | 6.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Budai
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Budai surname identify as White, accounting for 91.58% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 91.44% in 2010. There was a significant decrease in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races, falling by almost half from 2.23% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among the Budai name bearers increased by 31%, from 3.71% in 2000 to 4.86% in 2010. The proportion of Black individuals also saw a slight increase, from 1.73% to 1.85% over the decade. No individuals reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.58% | 91.44% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.71% | 4.86% | 31% |
| Black | 1.73% | 1.85% | 6.94% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 1.16% | -47.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |