Explore the Family Name Buscaglia
The meaning of Buscaglia
Italian: from a derivative of bosco ‘forest’, hence a topographic name for someone living in or near a forest, an occupational name for someone who worked in one, for example a woodcutter, or a nickname for a rough or uncouth person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Camillo, Carlo, Franco, Gaspare, Gerlando, Giuseppi, Marco, Sal, Sergio, Tosca. Spanish Enrique, Jose, Edgardo.
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How common is the last name Buscaglia in the United States?
The Buscaglia surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 39,111th in terms of prevalence and dropped to 41,501st in 2010 — a change of -6.11%. The actual count of people with the surname also slightly decreased over this decade, going from 530 to 524, representing a marginal drop of -1.13%. As a result of these changes, the proportion of people named Buscaglia per 100,000 residents declined by -10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #41,501 | -6.11% |
| Count | 530 | 524 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buscaglia
On the other hand, when looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the Buscaglia name, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of Buscaglias identified as White, with a proportion of 93.40% in 2000 reducing marginally to 92.37% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 5.09% to 6.68%, which indicates a significant growth of 31.24%. There were no recorded individuals with the Buscaglia surname who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the given years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 92.37% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 5.09% | 6.68% | 31.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |