Explore the Family Name Budish
The meaning of Budish
Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Budiš, Polish Budzisz: from a pet form of any of Slavic compound personal names based on the element bud ‘to inspire’ (from Old Slavic buditi), e.g. Budislav (Polish Budzisław) ‘inspiring glory’.
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How common is the last name Budish in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Budish has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 67,522nd in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 77,788th place, a decline of 15.2%. The number of individuals carrying the Budish surname also fell slightly during this decade, from 273 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, representing a drop of 9.89%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #77,788 | -15.2% |
| Count | 273 | 246 | -9.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Budish
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Budish surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 96.7% to 93.9% over this period. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.2% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 93.9% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 3.66% | 66.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |