Explore the Family Name Buley
The meaning of Buley
1. English (Kent): variant of Beaulieu or possibly of Bulley. 2. East German: of Slavic origin (see 3 below). 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of Polish, Czech, or Slovak Bulej: nickname derived from archaic or dialect bula ‘bump, bruise’.
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How common is the last name Buley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Buley saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. It dropped in rank from 32,460 in 2000 to 41,038 in 2010, marking a decline by 26.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 668 to 531 during this period, indicating a decrease by 20.51%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Buley per 100,000 decreased by 28%, moving from 0.25 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,460 | #41,038 | -26.43% |
| Count | 668 | 531 | -20.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.18 | -28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buley
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Buley, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as white decreased slightly from 90.12% to 87.95%. Similarly, those identifying as black went down from 6.14% to 5.46%. However, the census recorded an increase in the proportion of Buleys identifying as two or more races, going up from 1.20% to 3.01%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.35% to 2.26%. No people with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.12% | 87.95% | -2.41% |
| Black | 6.14% | 5.46% | -11.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 3.01% | 150.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.26% | 67.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |