Explore the Family Name Busa
The meaning of Busa
1. Italian: occupational name for a collector or seller of ampelodesmos, an ornamental grass with tall pale stems and drooping feathery flowerheads. 2. Hungarian: nickname from busa ‘stocky, big-headed’. 3. Slovak (mainly Buša) and Czech (Buša): from a pet form of the personal names like Budislav (see Buda), or from a shortened form of the personal name Bohuslav, formed with Slavic Bog ‘God’. Alternatively, it may be of Hungarian origin (see above). Compare Busha. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Amerigo, Antonino, Antonio, Marco, Pasquale, Salvator.
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How common is the last name Busa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Busa has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Busa was ranked 24,598 in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 26,747, representing an 8.74% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also reduced from 952 in 2000 to 910 in 2010, marking a 4.41% decline. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Busa surname per 100,000 population dipped from 0.35 to 0.31 during the same period, indicating an 11.43% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,598 | #26,747 | -8.74% |
| Count | 952 | 910 | -4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busa
The changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Busa between 2000 and 2010 are noted in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most significant shift is seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which increased dramatically from 2.10% to 7.25%, a growth of 245.24%. There were no changes in the categories of Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade, both remained at 0%. The percentage of white individuals with the Busa surname decreased slightly from 95.17% to 90.77%, falling by 4.62%. The representation of the Hispanic community also saw a minor decline from 1.16% to 0.99%, down by 14.66%. Lastly, the percentage of Black individuals with the surname Busa fell steeply from 1.16% to 0.55%, a decline of 52.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.17% | 90.77% | -4.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 7.25% | 245.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 0.99% | -14.66% |
| Black | 1.16% | 0.55% | -52.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |