Explore the Family Name Bushell
The meaning of Bushell
English: variant of Bissell 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bushell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bushell saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 22,143 in terms of popularity and dropped to 23,634 by 2010, indicating a change of -6.73%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 1,089 persons in 2000 to 1,073 by 2010, marking a modest decline of -1.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,143 | #23,634 | -6.73% |
| Count | 1,089 | 1,073 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bushell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bushell underwent some shifts as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as white and bearing this surname decreased from 80.90% in 2000 to 79.78% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 14.05% to 14.82% over the same time frame. A more significant change was noted within the Hispanic community, where those identifying as Bushell increased by 24.19%, from 2.48% to 3.08%. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage with this surname were not recorded during either census year. The proportion of individuals with the Bushell surname identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 1.65% to 1.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 79.78% | -1.38% |
| Black | 14.05% | 14.82% | 5.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 3.08% | 24.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.58% | -4.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |