Explore the Family Name Bufalino
The meaning of Bufalino
Italian: from a diminutive of buf(f)alo, bufolo, bubalo ‘buffalo’ (from Late Latin bufalus), presumably applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the animal in some way, or as a metonymic occupational name for a herdsman. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Giuseppe, Nicolo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Bufalino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bufalino saw a minor decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Bufalino was ranked 73,154th most popular surname in the United States, which slightly dropped to the rank of 76,533 by 2010, representing a change of -4.62%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Bufalino surname has marginally increased from 247 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, leading to a 1.62% change. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #76,533 | -4.62% |
| Count | 247 | 251 | 1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bufalino
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals carrying the Bufalino surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.38% of Bufalinos identified as white, which slightly decreased to 96.81% in 2010. The percentage change was -1.60%. No Bufalinos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. There were also no individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 96.81% | -1.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |