Explore the Family Name Buffaloe
The meaning of Buffaloe
Variant of Buffalo 1.
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How common is the last name Buffaloe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Buffaloe has shown a steady rise from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 28,256 and by 2010, it rose to rank 26,143 which is about a 7.48% increase in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 797 in 2000 to 936 in 2010, a remarkable rise of 17.44%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Buffaloe per 100,000 increased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,256 | #26,143 | 7.48% |
| Count | 797 | 936 | 17.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.32 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buffaloe
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there has been a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buffaloe between 2000 and 2010. While people identifying as White held the majority at 64.37% in 2000, this percentage decreased to 58.55% by 2010. Meanwhile, Black identified individuals increased from 27.98% to 32.48%, showing a 16.08% change. Those identifying with two or more races saw a growth of 14.72%, moving from 3.26% to 3.74%. Lastly, those who identify as Hispanic experienced the most significant growth, increasing from 2.51% to 3.53%, demonstrating a 40.64% change. It's important to note that no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.37% | 58.55% | -9.04% |
| Black | 27.98% | 32.48% | 16.08% |
| Two or More Races | 3.26% | 3.74% | 14.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 3.53% | 40.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |