Explore the Family Name Buffalow
The meaning of Buffalow
Variant of Buffalo 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buffalow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buffalow decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buffalow was ranked 113,519th most common surname, but dropped to the 126,018th spot by 2010, marking an 11.01% decrease. The total count of people with the Buffalow surname also went down during this period, from 143 in 2000 to 136 in 2010, a drop of approximately 4.9%. However, the proportion of Buffalows per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #126,018 | -11.01% |
| Count | 143 | 136 | -4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buffalow
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Buffalow surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage increased from 83.92% in 2000 to 90.44% in 2010, indicating an upward trend of 7.77%. During the same decade, the percentage of Buffalows identifying as Black saw a substantial decrease, moving from 11.89% to 8.09%, a change of -31.96%. There were no recorded Buffalows identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.92% | 90.44% | 7.77% |
| Black | 11.89% | 8.09% | -31.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |