Explore the Family Name Buenviaje
The meaning of Buenviaje
Hispanic (Philippines): from Spanish bueno ‘good’ and viaje ‘journey’, possibly a nickname for a sailor or traveler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buenviaje in the United States?
The Buenviaje surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has risen in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,659th in terms of prevalence among all surnames in the U.S., but by 2010 it had climbed to 60,960th place – a jump of nearly 17.24%. The number of individuals with this last name also increased during this period, growing by 34.69% from 245 to 330. The proportion of people named Buenviaje per 100,000 residents similarly rose by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #60,960 | 17.24% |
| Count | 245 | 330 | 34.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buenviaje
In regards to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Buenviaje identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group increased from 88.57% of all Buenviajes in 2000 to 92.42% in 2010 - a rise of 4.35 percentage points. Those identifying as having two or more races also saw an upturn, going from 3.27% to 3.64%, a change of 11.31%. Conversely, those of White ethnicity dropped from 4.49% to 3.03%, a decrease of 32.52%. There were no reported individuals in 2010 who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.57% | 92.42% | 4.35% |
| Two or More Races | 3.27% | 3.64% | 11.31% |
| White | 4.49% | 3.03% | -32.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |