Explore the Family Name Buffum
The meaning of Buffum
Altered form of English Buffham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buffum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buffum has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In this period, its rank has dropped by approximately 7.99% from 21,776 to 23,515. The total count of individuals with the Buffum surname also fell by around 3.05%, from 1,114 in 2000 to 1,080 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by about 9.76% from 0.41 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,776 | #23,515 | -7.99% |
| Count | 1,114 | 1,080 | -3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buffum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 among those with the Buffum surname. The majority identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 1.01% over the decade, from 95.78% to 94.81%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black or of two or more ethnicities remained relatively stable with minor changes of 2.78% and -3.47% respectively. The most notable change occurred within the Hispanic community, which saw an increase from 1.08% to 2.04%, representing a growth of 88.89%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native origin in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 94.81% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.04% | 88.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.39% | -3.47% |
| Black | 1.08% | 1.11% | 2.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |