Explore the Family Name Budge
The meaning of Budge
English (mainly Devon and Cornwall): 1. nickname from Norman French buge ‘mouth’ (Old French bouche, Late Latin bucca), applied either to someone with a large or misshapen mouth or to someone who made excessive use of his mouth, i.e. a garrulous, indiscreet, or gluttonous person. The word is also recorded in Middle English in the sense ‘victuals supplied for retainers on a military campaign’, and the surname may therefore also have arisen as a metonymic occupational name for a medieval quartermaster. 2. variant of Bugg.
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How common is the last name Budge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Budge has seen a notable rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Budge surname ranked 19,503 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 18,198, reflecting a growth rate of 6.69%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, from 1281 to 1529, marking a significant 19.36% increase. Similarly, the proportion of people named Budge per 100k rose by 10.64%, from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,503 | #18,198 | 6.69% |
| Count | 1,281 | 1,529 | 19.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.52 | 10.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Budge
The ethnicity associated with the surname Budge also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity for this surname is White, although its percentage decreased slightly from 94.77% to 92.28%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups saw the most significant increases, rising by 108.51% and 87.69%, respectively. The representation of Two or more races also increased by 78.63%. However, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities decreased by 29.79% and 44.44% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 92.28% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.66% | 87.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 2.09% | 78.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.98% | 108.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.17% | 0.65% | -44.44% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0.33% | -29.79% |