Explore the Family Name Bugni
The meaning of Bugni
Italian: 1. metonymic occupational name for a beekeeper, from bugno ‘beehive’, from an unattested Celtic word, būnia. 2. from bugna ‘dressed stone, ashlar’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a stonemason or possibly a nickname for someone with a protrusion on the forehead. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Guido, Angelo, Dino, Oreste.
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How common is the last name Bugni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bugni showed minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,420th most common last name, and by 2010, it fell slightly in rank to 55,619th, marking a decrease of 4.12%. However, the total number of individuals with the Bugni surname increased from 363 to 369 during the same time period, which represents an increase of approximately 1.65%. The proportion per every 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #55,619 | -4.12% |
| Count | 363 | 369 | 1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bugni
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bugni, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as having this surname self-identified as White, accounting for 92.01% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 92.95% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by about 25.91%, while those reporting two or more races declined by roughly 37.29%. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 2.20% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010. Lastly, no individuals with the surname Bugni self-identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.01% | 92.95% | 1.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 2.71% | 23.18% |
| Two or More Races | 3.03% | 1.9% | -37.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 1.63% | -25.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |