Explore the Family Name Buoy
The meaning of Buoy
English: variant of Boy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buoy has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Buoy was ranked 52,714th in terms of commonality amongst all surnames, and by 2010 it had risen to 49,268th. This represents an increase of 6.54%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 15.72%, going from 369 in 2000 to 427 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the Buoy surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #49,268 | 6.54% |
| Count | 369 | 427 | 15.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buoy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buoy between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was seen within the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which rose by 57.48% to reach 7.26%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races also grew, starting at zero in 2000 and reaching 4.45% a decade later. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by 9.58%, dropping from 82.11% to 74.24%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic and Black populations with the Buoy surname saw minor increases of 2.34% and 4.33% respectively, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic experienced a growth of 29.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.11% | 74.24% | -9.58% |
| Black | 7.86% | 8.2% | 4.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.61% | 7.26% | 57.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.71% | 3.51% | 29.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |