Explore the Family Name Busenitz
The meaning of Busenitz
German: habitational name from a place so named in eastern Germany. This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Busenitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Busenitz has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Busenitz ranked 73,931 in popularity with a count of 244 individuals. However, by 2010, it had climbed to rank 60,790 with an increased count of 331 individuals. This implies a significant change of 17.77% in rank and a 35.66% increase in count, demonstrating that the surname has become more common over the decade. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #60,790 | 17.77% |
| Count | 244 | 331 | 35.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busenitz
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a dominant White ethnic identity associated with the surname Busenitz. In both 2000 and 2010, there were virtually no instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The percentage of White individuals with this surname was extremely high, at 99.00% in 2000, slightly decreasing to 98.79% in 2010, a minor change of -0.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.79% | -0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |