Explore the Family Name Buehner
The meaning of Buehner
German (Bühner): 1. habitational name for someone from any of the three places called Bühne (in Westphalia, the Harz Mountains, and Altmark). 2. in the south, possibly a topographic name from Bühne ‘scaffold, barn loft’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt, Frieda, Leonhard.
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How common is the last name Buehner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buehner has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,800th most popular surname but moved up slightly to become the 20,697th most common name in 2010. This represents a modest growth of 0.5%. The total number of people with the Buehner surname also increased from 1,180 in 2000 to 1,278 in 2010, marking an 8.31% rise. However, when calculated per 100,000 people, the proportion decreased by 2.27%, falling from 0.44 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,800 | #20,697 | 0.5% |
| Count | 1,180 | 1,278 | 8.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buehner
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Buehner surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority in both years, although their percentage decreased from 97.46% to 95.7%. Meanwhile, there was a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.53% to 2.82%. This represents an impressive 84.31% growth. In 2010, new categories appeared in the data, with 0.39% identifying as Black and 0.55% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. No change was reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races, with the latter category showing no representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 95.7% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.82% | 84.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |