Explore the Family Name Buer
The meaning of Buer
1. North German: probably a habitational name from a place so named near Essen (Ruhr), or a variant of Buhr. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from the common farm name Buer, from the plural of bu ‘temporary dwelling, small house, hut’ (Old Norse búth). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Buer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buer has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buer ranked 44,350 in terms of popularity but moved up to rank 42,790 in 2010, reflecting a 3.52% increase. The count of individuals with the Buer name also rose by approximately 10.72%, from 457 to 506 during the same period. Despite these increases, the proportion of the surname per 100k of the population remained stable at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #42,790 | 3.52% |
| Count | 457 | 506 | 10.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buer
On the ethnicity front, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Buer surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.5% of those with the Buer surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.66% in 2010. During this same time frame, there was a noticeable increase in individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.19% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010, representing a 53.42% change. There were no recorded Buers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 94.66% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 3.36% | 53.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |