Explore the Family Name Buff
The meaning of Buff
1. German: nickname for a violent, aggressive person, from Middle High German buf ‘push, shove’. 2. German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Bodo or the compound name Bodefrit, containing the Old High German element biutan ‘to bid or order’ or boto ‘messenger’. 3. English (of Norman origin): variant of Bough 1.
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How common is the last name Buff in the United States?
According to the data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Buff has shown a downward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buff was ranked 10,532 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 12,153—a decrease of 15.39%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 2,794 in 2000 to 2,564 in 2010, indicating an 8.23% decline. The proportion of the Buff surname per 100,000 people decreased as well, moving from 1.04 to 0.87, which is a drop of 16.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,532 | #12,153 | -15.39% |
| Count | 2,794 | 2,564 | -8.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 0.87 | -16.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buff
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the Buff surname reveals some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. There was over 108.51% increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, rising from 0.47% to 0.98%. Those identifying with two or more races saw a 31.85% increase, moving from 1.57% to 2.07%. For those identifying as White, there was virtually no change, remaining nearly constant at around 92.94%. The Hispanic population saw a slight increase of 5.41%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 4.65%. Conversely, there was a noticeable decrease of 59.59% in the Black population, falling from 1.93% in 2000 to 0.78% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.95% | 92.94% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.34% | 5.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.07% | 31.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.98% | 108.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0.9% | 4.65% |
| Black | 1.93% | 0.78% | -59.59% |