Explore the Family Name Buskirk
The meaning of Buskirk
Dutch: see Van Buskirk. The surname Buskirk is not found in the Netherlands.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buskirk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Buskirk saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 10,294 in 2000, it dropped to 11,264 in 2010, marking a decline of 9.42%. The count of individuals with this surname also contracted from 2,868 to 2,807, experiencing a -2.13% change. Furthermore, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased from 1.06 in 2000 to 0.95 in 2010, reflecting a 10.38% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,294 | #11,264 | -9.42% |
| Count | 2,868 | 2,807 | -2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.06 | 0.95 | -10.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buskirk
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution of the Buskirk surname from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of Buskirks identifying as white decreased from 97.18% to 94.87%, other ethnic identities saw increases. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.56% to 0.61%, while those acknowledging two or more races jumped dramatically from 0.59% to 1.53%. Moreover, the Hispanic representation within the Buskirk surname doubled, growing from 1.08% to 2.32%. The categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged in 2010 with proportions of 0.21% and 0.46% respectively, where there was no recorded representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 94.87% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.32% | 114.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 1.53% | 159.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.61% | 8.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |