Explore the Family Name Buice
The meaning of Buice
Americanized form of Dutch Buis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buice in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Buice saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Buice surname ranked 21,369 in popularity with a count of 1,142. By 2010, its rank fell to 23,618 with the count decreasing to 1,074, representing a change of -10.52% and -5.95% respectively. The proportion per 100k also dropped by -14.29% from 0.42 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,369 | #23,618 | -10.52% |
| Count | 1,142 | 1,074 | -5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.36 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buice
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Buice, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, showed some variation between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 91.94% to 90.88%. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 4.82% to 5.59%, while individuals of Hispanic ethnicity rose from 1.84% to 2.51%. The category of two or more races saw a significant drop from 1.14% to 0.56%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.94% | 90.88% | -1.15% |
| Black | 4.82% | 5.59% | 15.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.51% | 36.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 0.56% | -50.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |