Explore the Family Name Bushrod
The meaning of Bushrod
English (Dorset and Hampshire): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bushrod in the United States?
The surname Bushrod, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,020 and rose to the rank of 52,736 in 2010, indicating a 2.38% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 9.78%, from 358 in 2000 to 393 in 2010. However, despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #52,736 | 2.38% |
| Count | 358 | 393 | 9.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bushrod
In terms of ethnic identity, the Bushrod surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. It's most commonly identified with individuals of Black ethnicity, although there was a slight decrease of -4.62% in this category, dropping from 89.11% in 2000 to 84.99% in 2010. There were notable increases in people identifying with two or more races and the Hispanic community, with changes of 58.00% and 81.43%, respectively. The percentage of those identifying as White also saw a modest increase from 4.47% to 5.09%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.11% | 84.99% | -4.62% |
| Two or More Races | 4.19% | 6.62% | 58% |
| White | 4.47% | 5.09% | 13.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.54% | 81.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |