Explore the Family Name Buseman
The meaning of Buseman
Americanized form of German Busemann: nickname for a gourmand, from a derivative of Middle Low German busen ‘to indulge’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Heinz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buseman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Buseman dwindled slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Buseman was ranked as the 50,055th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 54,530th spot, showing a decline of 8.94%. The number of individuals with this last name also decreased from 393 to 378 during this decade, reflecting a decrease of around 3.82%. Additionally, the proportion of those bearing the Buseman surname per 100,000 people slipped by 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #54,530 | -8.94% |
| Count | 393 | 378 | -3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buseman
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Buseman surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly tied to White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.20% of Busemans self-identified as White, though this figure fell marginally to 96.03% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year. However, there was a slight rise in the percentage of Busemans identifying as Hispanic, up to 2.38% in 2010 from none in 2000. The fraction of those claiming two or more races went from 1.27% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.03% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |