Explore the Family Name Budhu
The meaning of Budhu
Indian: from a pet form of the Hindi byname Buddha, from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘enlighted, awakened’, used as a byname for the founder of the Buddhist religion, Siddhārtha Gautama, who lived in northeastern India in the 5th century bc. This surname is also established in Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and South Africa.
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How common is the last name Budhu in the United States?
The surname Budhu has witnessed a rise in popularity over the past decade, as suggested by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Budhu was ranked 40,335th in terms of prevalence among U.S surnames, but it climbed to 34,495th position in 2010 – an increase of 14.48%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 511 in 2000 to 656 in 2010, marking a growth of 28.38%. Additionally, the proportion of the Budhu surname per 100,000 people saw a 15.79% uplift, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #34,495 | 14.48% |
| Count | 511 | 656 | 28.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.22 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Budhu
The ethnic identity associated with the Budhu surname also witnessed significant shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The most prominent change was seen in association with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, which increased from 31.70% to 46.95%, marking a 48.11% increase. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as 'two or more races' drastically decreased from 41.88% to 8.38%, a drop of nearly 80%. Increases were also observed in the White and Black categories, with the former rising by 222.63% and the latter by 74.27%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic witnessed a decrease of 33.86%, and a modest increase of 25.18% was noted for American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 31.7% | 46.95% | 48.11% |
| Black | 15.66% | 27.29% | 74.27% |
| White | 2.74% | 8.84% | 222.63% |
| Two or More Races | 41.88% | 8.38% | -79.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.48% | 6.86% | 25.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 1.68% | -33.86% |