Explore the Family Name Bushard
The meaning of Bushard
1. Americanized form of French Bouchard. 2. Possibly, in some cases, also an Americanized form of German Buschard (see Bushart 2).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bushard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bushard has seen a notable increase over the past decade. In 2000, the surname Bushard was ranked 37,640th in popularity with a count of 556. By 2010, however, its rank had improved to 35,096, representing a growth rate of 6.76%. The total number of individuals bearing the name also increased by 15.47% to reach 642. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bushard per 100,000 rose by 4.76%, from 0.21 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #35,096 | 6.76% |
| Count | 556 | 642 | 15.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bushard
In terms of ethnicity, again drawing from the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the surname Bushard identify as White, accounting for 93.71% in 2000 and 93.61% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 1.80% to 0.93%, a change of -48.33%. Individuals that identify as two or more races saw an increase from 0.90% to 1.40%. The Hispanic representation witnessed a decrease of 13.40%, going from 3.06% to 2.65%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals who identify as Black went from 0% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.71% | 93.61% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 2.65% | -13.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.4% | 55.56% |
| Black | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 0.93% | -48.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |