Explore the Family Name Buddington
The meaning of Buddington
English: variant of Boddington, a habitational name from Boddington (Northamptonshire and Gloucestershire).
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How common is the last name Buddington in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buddington saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slid from 73,412 in 2000 to 74,608 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.63%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.28%, rising from 246 to 259 over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #74,608 | -1.63% |
| Count | 246 | 259 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buddington
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for the surname Buddington between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname remained unchanged, there were increases in the Hispanic and Black proportions, 33.00% and 42.47% respectively. The White category experienced a decrease of -5.02%, dropping from 80.49% to 76.45%. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" went from representing 2.03% in 2000 down to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.49% | 76.45% | -5.02% |
| Black | 13.82% | 19.69% | 42.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.7% | 33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |