Explore the Family Name Bugbee
The meaning of Bugbee
English (Middlesex and Surrey): variant of Bugby (see Buckbee).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bugbee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bugbee experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 16,581 in 2000 and slid to 16,798 in 2010, accounting for a negative change of approximately 1.31 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals carrying the Bugbee surname grew by about 6.65 percent during this same period, rising from 1,594 to 1,700. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor reduction of around 1.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,581 | #16,798 | -1.31% |
| Count | 1,594 | 1,700 | 6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.58 | -1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bugbee
When it comes to ethnic identity, Bugbee's distribution underwent changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White continued to represent the majority, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.30 in 2000 to 94.71 in 2010. The Hispanic group also observed a diminution of about 6.38 percent during the decade. On the other hand, there was an increase among individuals claiming two or more races, surging by a significant 104.35 percent. The number of those identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also rose, though data for these groups in 2000 was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.71% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.76% | -6.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.41% | 104.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0.94% | 36.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |