Explore the Family Name Busque
The meaning of Busque
French (southern): habitational name from a place called Busque in southern France, or a variant of Busquet ‘little wood’ (see Bousquet), a topographic name for someone living or working in a wood. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Andre, Donat, Fernand, Gedeon, Ghislain, Gilles, Herve, Jean-Yves, Oliva.
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How common is the last name Busque in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Busque has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 81,414th in 2000 but dropped to 101,247th by 2010, a decline of 24.36%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 216 to 178 during the same period, marking a reduction of 17.59%. The proportion of people with the Busque surname per 100,000 population decreased by 25.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #101,247 | -24.36% |
| Count | 216 | 178 | -17.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busque
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Busque surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 79.17% in 2000 to 76.40% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased by 11.02%, changing from 13.89% in 2000 to 12.36% in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 51.89%, moving up from 3.70% to 5.62%. There was also an increase in the Hispanic group, which went from 2.78% to 3.37%, marking a 21.22% rise. The data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.17% | 76.4% | -3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.89% | 12.36% | -11.02% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% | 5.62% | 51.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.37% | 21.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |