Explore the Family Name Buist
The meaning of Buist
1. Scottish (Fife, Angus, and Perthshire): variant of Boyce. 2. Dutch: variant of Bost.
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How common is the last name Buist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Buist increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buist was ranked 33,206th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 31,960th. This equates to a 3.75% increase in rank. The census also showed that the number of individuals with the surname Buist grew from 649 to 722 during this period, representing an 11.25% increase in count. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Buist per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,206 | #31,960 | 3.75% |
| Count | 649 | 722 | 11.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buist
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Buist identified as White, accounting for 92.76% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 93.35% in 2010. There were no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals identified with this surname in 2000, but by 2010, 0.83% of those with the surname Buist identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.16% to 1.52%, while the Black population saw a slight increase from 3.39% to 3.46%. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities dropped from 1.08% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.76% | 93.35% | 0.64% |
| Black | 3.39% | 3.46% | 2.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 1.52% | -29.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |