Explore the Family Name Buggs
The meaning of Buggs
English (Kent and Suffolk): variant of Bugg, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buggs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buggs has gained popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name increased from 9822 to 9412, showing a growth of 4.17%. The count of individuals with the Buggs surname also improved from 3038 to 3455, indicating a rise of 13.73%. The proportion per 100k people for this surname saw a modest increase as well, from 1.13 in 2000 to 1.17 in 2010, marking an uptick of 3.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,822 | #9,412 | 4.17% |
| Count | 3,038 | 3,455 | 13.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.13 | 1.17 | 3.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buggs
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes amongst those bearing the surname Buggs from 2000 to 2010. In 2010, there were small percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities recorded under this surname that were not present in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races grew by 60.82%, while the Hispanic group saw a 35.94% increase. The White ethnicity group grew by 6.83%, whereas the Black group, which holds the majority, decreased slightly by 3.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.94% | 83.27% | -3.11% |
| White | 9.81% | 10.48% | 6.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.95% | 35.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 2.75% | 60.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.26% | 0% |