Explore the Family Name Budinger
The meaning of Budinger
1. German (Büdinger): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Büdingen, in Hesse and Saarland, so named with the personal name Bodo (see Bode) + the suffix -inge(n) which denotes belonging, i.e. ‘the people or followers of a man called Bodo’. Compare Bedinger and Bittinger. 2. French (mainly Lorraine): of German origin (see 1 above). Compare Biediger. Some characteristic forenames: French Jean-Paul.
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How common is the last name Budinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Budinger has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Budinger was ranked 51,680th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 53,538th, representing a 3.6% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Budinger name increased by 2.12%, from 378 to 386. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped from 0.14 to 0.13, indicating a 7.14% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #53,538 | -3.6% |
| Count | 378 | 386 | 2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Budinger
The ethnicity distribution of people with the Budinger surname remained relatively steady between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority identified as White, at 95.50% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.60% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 2.12% in 2000 but decreased to 1.30% in 2010. Individuals reporting two or more ethnic identities represented 1.59% in 2000, dipping slightly to 1.30% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Budinger surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 95.6% | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.3% | -18.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 1.3% | -38.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |