Explore the Family Name Buscemi
The meaning of Buscemi
Italian (southern): habitational name from Buscemi in Sicily; the place name is of Arabic origin. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Vito, Francesco, Gaetano, Marcello, Santo, Carlo, Carmelo, Carmine, Concetta, Cosmo.
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How common is the last name Buscemi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Buscemi has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buscemi was ranked as the 15,042nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 15,380th spot, indicating a change of -2.25%. However, despite this slight fall in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased from 1,800 in 2000 to 1,907 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.94%. The proportion of the surname per 100k individuals slightly decreased from 0.67% to 0.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,042 | #15,380 | -2.25% |
| Count | 1,800 | 1,907 | 5.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.65 | -2.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buscemi
As for the ethnic identity tied to the surname Buscemi according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though this percentage saw a small decrease from 95.39% in 2000 to 94.13% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity among those with the Buscemi surname grew by 21.72%, bringing the total to 3.25% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an increase from 0.39% to 0.52%. Furthermore, individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 1.17% to 1.52%. There was no recorded change for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 94.13% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 3.25% | 21.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.52% | 29.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.52% | 33.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |