Explore the Family Name Buddle
The meaning of Buddle
English: 1. habitational name from any of several places. In southern and southwestern England sources include Buddle Oak in Halse (Somerset), Buddle in Fordingbridge (Hampshire), Buddle in Niton (Isle of Wight), or Budleigh in Moretonhampstead (Devon). In northeastern England, it is more likely to be from Budle in Bamburgh. All these places are named with Old English bothl ‘dwelling, house’. See also Bold. 2. in the English West Midlands, a variant of Beadle.
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How common is the last name Buddle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buddle showed a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 91801 in 2000 to 84463 in 2010, indicating a growth of around 7.99%. Concurrently, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 186 to 222 during the same period, translating into a substantial 19.35% increase. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also saw an uptick, going up by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #84,463 | 7.99% |
| Count | 186 | 222 | 19.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buddle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Buddle underwent some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the Buddle surname were identified as white, accounting for 84.41%, which decreased to 79.28% by 2010. The Hispanic representation also fell from 4.84% to 3.15% during the same period. Conversely, there was a noticeable surge in the number of people with the Buddle surname identifying as black, increasing from 9.14% in 2000 to 14.41% in 2010. There were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, a new category emerged with 2.25% of individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.41% | 79.28% | -6.08% |
| Black | 9.14% | 14.41% | 57.66% |
| Hispanic | 4.84% | 3.15% | -34.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |