Explore the Family Name Buesing
The meaning of Buesing
North German (Büsing): variant of Büssing (see Bussing). Alternatively, perhaps a nickname for a glutton, from Middle Low German būsen ‘to drink and feast’. Compare Busing. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Kurt, Lutz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Buesing in the United States?
The surname Buesing, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 27,970th in terms of prevalence, while by 2010 it had slipped down to the 28,679th position, marking a decrease of 2.53%. Despite this decline in rank, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose from 807 to 831 during the same period, showing an increase of 2.97%. The proportion of people with the Buesing surname per 100,000 also saw a minor dip of 6.67%, moving from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,970 | #28,679 | -2.53% |
| Count | 807 | 831 | 2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buesing
When it comes to the ethnicity distribution among those possessing the Buesing surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2010, around 95.19% identified as White, showing a minimal decline of 1.01% from 96.16% in 2000. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.87% to 1.08%, marking an increase of 24.14%. Meanwhile, the segment of those with Hispanic ethnicity witnessed a significant rise of 75%, moving up from 1.24% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010. Furthermore, individuals claiming two or more races declined sharply by 43.62%, and there were no reported individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 95.19% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.17% | 75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 1.08% | 24.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 0.84% | -43.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |