Explore the Family Name Buenaflor
The meaning of Buenaflor
Hispanic (Philippines): from Spanish bueno ‘good’ and flor ‘flower’, possibly a topographic name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buenaflor in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Buenaflor has risen between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Buenaflor name ranked 62,961st in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 51,396th—a considerable change of 18.37%. The number of individuals with the Buenaflor surname also increased during this decade, growing by 36.36% from 297 people in 2000 to 405 in 2010. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose by 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #51,396 | 18.37% |
| Count | 297 | 405 | 36.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buenaflor
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Buenaflor also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest portion of those with the Buenaflor surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage dropped slightly from 88.22% in 2000 to 84.69% in 2010. Conversely, the percentages of those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic rose significantly during this period, with increases of 88.14% and 40.59% respectively. The percentage identifying as White also saw a modest increase of 12.79%, while the proportions identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.22% | 84.69% | -4% |
| Hispanic | 4.04% | 5.68% | 40.59% |
| White | 4.38% | 4.94% | 12.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 4.44% | 88.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |