Explore the Family Name Buel
The meaning of Buel
Variant of Buell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Buel has seen a decrease over the decade. In 2000, Buel was ranked as the 28,994th most popular surname in the United States and fell down to 32,031st by 2010, indicating a 10.47% drop in popularity. The count of individuals with the Buel surname also decreased from 771 in 2000 to 720 in 2010, showing a 6.61% reduction. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 US residents dropped by 17.24%, from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,994 | #32,031 | -10.47% |
| Count | 771 | 720 | -6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buel
The Decennial U.S. Census data further provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Buel surname. There was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives between 2000 and 2010, remaining at zero. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities dropped by 26.42%, from 2.46% to 1.81%. The percentage of white individuals saw an increase, going up by 1.15% to reach 92.36% in 2010 from 91.31% in 2000. Hispanic representation also dropped by 26.04%, from 1.69% to 1.25%. However, the Black community saw an increase of 11.28%, rising from 3.37% in 2000 to 3.75% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.31% | 92.36% | 1.15% |
| Black | 3.37% | 3.75% | 11.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 1.81% | -26.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.25% | -26.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |