Explore the Family Name Budney
The meaning of Budney
Americanized form of Polish and Ukrainian Budny. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Thadeus, Zigmond.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Budney in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Budney decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,728th most popular and dropped to 41,657th by 2010, a decrease of 10.41%. The number of people with this surname also declined from 554 in 2000 to 522 in 2010, a 5.78% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Budney per 100k individuals also fell by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #41,657 | -10.41% |
| Count | 554 | 522 | -5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Budney
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Budney also shifted somewhat during this same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identified as White decreased slightly from 96.75% in 2000 to 94.06% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, surging from 1.99% to 4.02%, representing a 102.01% change. Additionally, the census began recording individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, with this group accounting for 1.34% of the Budneys. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 94.06% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 4.02% | 102.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |