Explore the Family Name Busic
The meaning of Busic
1. Croatian and Serbian (Bušić): nickname derived from the root of bušav ‘pot-bellied’, or a patronymic from Bušo, a nickname with the same meaning. 2. Serbian and Croatian (Bušić): patronymic from a pet form of the personal names beginning with Bu-, such as Budimir (see Budin). 3. Serbian (Busić): probably a topographic name or nickname derived from bus ‘small shrub’, also ‘(piece of) turf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Busic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Busic has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 44,738th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 46,647th place - a decline of 4.27%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Busic surname increased slightly from 452 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, representing a growth of 0.88%. However, when considered as a proportion of the total population per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Busic name decreased by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #46,647 | -4.27% |
| Count | 452 | 456 | 0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busic
Regarding ethnicity of those carrying the Busic surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a relatively stable distribution between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of Busics identified as White, making up 94.91% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 92.76% in 2010. There was an observable increase in the Hispanic population, rising from 3.32% to 4.61% over the decade, which represented a significant change of 38.86%. The percentage of Busics identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities remained almost unchanged, registering a negligible decrease from 1.55% to 1.54%. No Busics identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 92.76% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 4.61% | 38.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.54% | -0.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |