Explore the Family Name Buenavista
The meaning of Buenavista
Spanish: topographic name from buena vista ‘good view’, or a habitational name from a place called Buenavista near Salamanca. This surname is most common in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name Buenavista in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buenavista has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,610th and increased to 55,121st in 2010, reflecting a growth of 23.03%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 254 people in 2000 to 373 people in 2010, indicating an increase of 46.85%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 44.44%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #55,121 | 23.03% |
| Count | 254 | 373 | 46.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buenavista
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Buenavista surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with their percentage rising slightly from 61.42% in 2000 to 63.54% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races declined by 13.39%, while those identifying as white also diminished by 14.92%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up a significant portion, albeit decreasing marginally from 30.31% in 2000 to 29.49% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 61.42% | 63.54% | 3.45% |
| Hispanic | 30.31% | 29.49% | -2.71% |
| Two or More Races | 4.33% | 3.75% | -13.39% |
| White | 3.15% | 2.68% | -14.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |