Explore the Family Name Busche
The meaning of Busche
German: variant (from an inflected form) of Busch. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerhardt, Guenther, Liselotte, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Busche in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Busche" experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 22,870, which dropped to 24,090 by 2010, marking a 5.33% decrease in its popularity ranking. Interestingly, the count of individuals with this surname stayed consistent at 1,045 during both census years. However, when examined against the broader population, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 10.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,870 | #24,090 | -5.33% |
| Count | 1,045 | 1,045 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busche
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were slight changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Busche" from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this name identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 95.41% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. A notable increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, which more than doubled from 0.77% to 1.63%. Additionally, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased by nearly 60%, from 1.44% to 2.3%. There were no significant changes recorded for Black identifiers and Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 93.68% | -1.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.3% | 59.72% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.63% | 111.69% |
| Black | 1.34% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |