Explore the Family Name Buman
The meaning of Buman
Altered form of North German Bumann.
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How common is the last name Buman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Buman has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 52,500 in 2000 to 57,372 in 2010, constituting a 9.28% drop. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also declined by 4.31%, from 371 in 2000 to 355 in 2010. The proportion of people named Buman per 100,000 individuals likewise decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #52,500 | #57,372 | -9.28% |
Count | 371 | 355 | -4.31% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buman
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Buman surname identify as White, with an almost negligible increase from 96.77% in 2000 to 96.90% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which rose by 66.67%, from 1.35% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010. The census reports no individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 96.77% | 96.9% | 0.13% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.35% | 2.25% | 66.67% |
Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |