Explore the Family Name Busk
The meaning of Busk
1. Danish and Swedish: topographic name from busk(e) ‘bush’, or a habitational name from a place in Denmark named Busk. 2. English (Middlesex and Surrey): topographic name from Old Norse buskr ‘bush’, perhaps for someone who lived by a conspicuous plant; see also Bush. The Scandinavian word also appears as a placename Busk (Cumberland, Lancashire, North Yorkshire), and is likely to be responsible for some of the surnames.
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How common is the last name Busk in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Busk saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. While it was ranked 40,833 in 2000, by 2010 it had moved to 41,303, showing a modest decrease of 1.15%. Even so, the number of individuals carrying the Busk surname increased during this decade, going from 504 in 2000 to 527 in 2010 — an increase of 4.56%. However, when considering the proportion of people named Busk per 100,000 individuals, there was a decrease of 5.26%, sliding from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #41,303 | -1.15% |
| Count | 504 | 527 | 4.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busk
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Busk, again referencing data from the Decennial U.S. Census, several shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname were identified as White (92.86%), but this figure slightly dropped to 90.89% by 2010. The Hispanic identification saw the most dramatic increase, jumping from 1.59% to 3.42% — a remarkable 115.09% change. There was a small rise in those identifying with two or more races, moving from 3.17% to 3.61%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander moved from 0% to 1.52%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped from 1.59% to 0%, and no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 90.89% | -2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 3.17% | 3.61% | 13.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 3.42% | 115.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Black | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |