Explore the Family Name Buhl
The meaning of Buhl
1. German: nickname for a male relative (i.e. a member of an important family who was not the head of it), from Middle High German buole ‘kinsman’ (Old High German buolo, also used as a personal name). 2. German: nickname for a lover or the (illegitimate) child of a lover, from the same word in the later sense ‘paramour, lover, mistress’ (after 16th century). 3. South German (Bühl): see Buehl.
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How common is the last name Buhl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Buhl saw a minor decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 11,917 down to 12,362—a change of -3.73 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose by 4.53 percent during this time, resulting in an increase from 2,406 to 2,515. Yet, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Buhl name decreased slightly by -4.49 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,917 | #12,362 | -3.73% |
| Count | 2,406 | 2,515 | 4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.85 | -4.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buhl
The ethnic identity associated with the Buhl surname shows some interesting changes based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. From 2000 to 2010, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic—rising 63.79 percent and 127.47 percent, respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races also doubled, leaping up by 111.46 percent. Meanwhile, those stating their ethnicity as White saw a decrease of -2.8 percent. The Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native groups saw minimal shifts, with Black representation dropping slightly by -0.71 percent, whereas the latter category experienced a small rise of 8.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.98% | 90.38% | -2.8% |
| Black | 4.2% | 4.17% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 2.07% | 127.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 2.03% | 111.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.95% | 63.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.4% | 8.11% |