Explore the Family Name Buddy
The meaning of Buddy
English (Lancashire): probably a variant of Body.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buddy in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Buddy" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 86,992, while in 2010 it fell to 115,034, marking a significant drop of 32.24%. Additionally, the count of this surname also decreased from 199 in 2000 to 152 in 2010, a reduction of 23.62%. The proportion per 100,000 people bearing the surname Buddy also fell by 28.57%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #115,034 | -32.24% |
| Count | 199 | 152 | -23.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buddy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Buddy presents an interesting picture according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Black and those reporting two or more races, with an increase of 65.78% and 49.43% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a decrease from 77.89% in 2000 to 63.82% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small but noticeable presence of Asian/Pacific Islanders in 2010, where there had been none in 2000. However, there were no individuals with the Buddy surname who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.89% | 63.82% | -18.06% |
| Black | 15.08% | 25% | 65.78% |
| Two or More Races | 3.52% | 5.26% | 49.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.95% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |