Explore the Family Name Buker
The meaning of Buker
1. North German (Büker): see Bueker. 2. Americanized form of German Bucher.
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How common is the last name Buker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buker has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buker ranked 15,910th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 17,911th position, reflecting a 12.58% drop. The total number of people with this surname also decreased from 1,678 to 1,561 within the same period, representing a reduction of nearly 7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,910 | #17,911 | -12.58% |
| Count | 1,678 | 1,561 | -6.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.53 | -14.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buker
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Buker, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, showed some significant shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The majority identifying as white increased slightly from 91.54% to 93.02%. The proportion identified as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 54.01%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase of 49.35%. The percentage identifying as Black fell drastically by 67.47%, and the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased marginally by 6.25%. Those reporting two or more races decreased slightly by 4.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 93.02% | 1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.11% | 54.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 1.99% | -4.78% |
| Black | 3.75% | 1.22% | -67.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 1.15% | 49.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.51% | 6.25% |