Explore the Family Name Bugh
The meaning of Bugh
English: perhaps a variant of Bew. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bugh in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bugh saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,573rd most popular surname, but dropped to the 55,255th position by 2010, signifying a decline of 21.25%. The number of individuals with the Bugh surname also fell during this period from 442 to 372, showing a decrease of 15.84%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 18.75%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #55,255 | -21.25% |
| Count | 442 | 372 | -15.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bugh
The ethnicity distribution among those with the Bugh surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010 as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased, settling at 90.86% in 2010 from 92.53% in 2000. At the same time, the Hispanic and Black populations within this demographic grew by 26.24% and 63.54% respectively. Interestingly, Asian/Pacific Islander representation emerged, accounting for 1.61% in 2010, up from zero in 2000. However, there was a complete drop in the population identifying as two or more races, decreasing from 1.36% to none. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained constant at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.53% | 90.86% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.62% | 4.57% | 26.24% |
| Black | 1.81% | 2.96% | 63.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |