Explore the Family Name Busbey
The meaning of Busbey
English (Oxfordshire): variant of Busby. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Busbey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Busbey saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 55,481, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to 55,841 which reflected a change of -0.65%. Despite this, the total count of individuals with the Busbey surname actually increased from 346 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 6.07%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of -7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #55,841 | -0.65% |
| Count | 346 | 367 | 6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busbey
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the surname Busbey identified as White, although there was a small decline of -3.44% from 95.66% in 2000 to 92.37% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic grew by 41.62%, from 1.73% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010. Additionally, both Black and Two or more races categories appeared in the 2010 data, with each accounting for 2.45% and 1.36% respectively, despite not being present in the 2000 data. There were no recorded individuals with the Busbey surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 92.37% | -3.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.45% | 41.62% |
| Black | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |