Explore the Family Name Buffkin
The meaning of Buffkin
English: variant of Bufkin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buffkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buffkin has seen an increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Buffkin was ranked as the 24,037th most popular surname in the U.S., but it rose to the 23,457th spot by 2010, reflecting a 2.41% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 979 in 2000 to 1,084 in 2010, marking a significant growth rate of 10.73%. Consequently, the proportion of Buffkins per 100,000 people in the population also saw a slight increment from 0.36 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,037 | #23,457 | 2.41% |
| Count | 979 | 1,084 | 10.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.37 | 2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buffkin
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Buffkin surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of Buffkins identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.91% in 2000 to 93.17% in 2010. The number of Buffkins identifying as Black showed the most notable increase, jumping from 2.15% to 3.87% in the same period. Additionally, there were small increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.33% to 1.38%) and those reporting two or more races (from 0.51% to 0.74%). No Buffkins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 93.17% | -2.86% |
| Black | 2.15% | 3.87% | 80% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.38% | 3.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 0.74% | 45.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |