Explore the Family Name Bushek
The meaning of Bushek
1. Americanized form of Czech Bušek: from a pet form of the old personal name Buš (see Bus). 2. Americanized form of Polish Buszek: from a pet form of the compound personal names like Budzisław (see Busko 1). 3. Americanized form of Buschek, a Germanized Czech, Polish, or other Slavic surname (see above).
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How common is the last name Bushek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bushek saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,164th in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 80,926th, marking a change of -9.12 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a diminutive decline during this period, decreasing from 243 in 2000 to 234 in 2010, representing a -3.7 percent change. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, indicating an -11.11 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #80,926 | -9.12% |
| Count | 243 | 234 | -3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bushek
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the individuals with the surname Bushek were predominantly White, accounting for 99.18 percent in 2000 and 97.44 percent in 2010, a slight decrease of -1.75 percent over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.18% | 97.44% | -1.75% |
| 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% |