Explore the Family Name Bushen
The meaning of Bushen
English (Somerset and Devon): habitational name from Bushton in West Buckland, Devon.
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How common is the last name Bushen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bushen has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 98,298th most popular name in the U.S., while by 2010 it had risen to 96,799th place, indicating a marginal rise of 1.52%. The total count of people with this surname also rose from 171 in 2000 to 188 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.94%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #96,799 | 1.52% |
| Count | 171 | 188 | 9.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bushen
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Bushen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people holding this surname are predominantly white. The percentage of white people with this surname slightly decreased from 94.74% in 2000 to 94.15% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals with the Bushen surname marginally increased from 4.68% in 2000 to 4.79% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 94.15% | -0.62% |
| Black | 4.68% | 4.79% | 2.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |