Explore the Family Name Busko
The meaning of Busko
1. Polish (Buśko): from a pet form of the compound personal names like Budzisław, Budziwoj, composed with the Slavic element bud ‘to inspire’ (from Old Slavic buditi, Polish budzić). 2. Polish: habitational name from Busko, nowadays Busko-Zdrój, in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: German Viktor.
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How common is the last name Busko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Busko has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Busko was ranked as the 61,207th most popular name in the United States with a total of 307 individuals carrying the surname. By the year 2010, the rank had increased to the 58,604th spot, with a count of 346 individuals, indicating a rise of 12.7% in the number of individuals with the surname. The proportion of the population carrying the Busko surname also saw an upward trend from 0.11 per 100k in 2000 to 0.12 per 100k in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #58,604 | 4.25% |
| Count | 307 | 346 | 12.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busko
The ethnicity associated with the Busko surname has remained relatively stable from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant majority of individuals with the Busko surname identified as White, making up 96.74% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.53% by 2010. The Hispanic representation amongst the Busko surname holders experienced a minor increase from 2.28% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native associated with the Busko surname for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 96.53% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 2.31% | 1.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |