Explore the Family Name Buechler
The meaning of Buechler
German (Büchler): 1. habitational name for someone from Büchle (Baden-Württemberg) or any of several places called Büchel, or a topographic name from the common field name Büchle ‘beech stand’, the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. Compare Buchler. 2. in some cases a variant of Bühler (see Buehler).
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How common is the last name Buechler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buechler has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 13,696 among all surnames in the United States, and this number increased to 14,549 by the year 2010, indicating a decline of 6.23%. The count of people with this surname, however, saw a marginal increase, going from 2031 in 2000 to 2048 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 0.84%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 8%, from 0.75 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,696 | #14,549 | -6.23% |
| Count | 2,031 | 2,048 | 0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.69 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buechler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an interesting shift for those with the surname Buechler between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both census years (97.10% in 2000 and 95.85% in 2010), there was a minor reduction of 1.29%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase, rising from 0.64% in 2000 to 0.88% in 2010. The most significant change was seen within the Hispanic population, where the percentage increased dramatically from 0.54% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010, marking a whopping 198.15% rise. However, the percentage of people with this surname identifying with two or more races slightly decreased by 8.27%. Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.85% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.61% | 198.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.22% | -8.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.88% | 37.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |