Explore the Family Name Bussa
The meaning of Bussa
Italian: probably a variant of Busso. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cosmo, Angelo, Battista, Tillio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bussa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bussa saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 39,111 in 2000 to 43,006 in 2010, indicating a -9.96% change. In terms of count, the number of people with the Bussa surname also decreased by -5.09%, from 530 in 2000 to 503 in 2010. The proportion per 100k population dropped by -15.0%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #43,006 | -9.96% |
| Count | 530 | 503 | -5.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bussa
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the Bussa surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage identifying their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander surged by 215.89%, from 1.51% in 2000 to 4.77% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in the Hispanic community, while those identifying with two or more races and Black declined to zero. Individuals who identified as White remained the majority but decreased from 94.91% in 2000 to 92.25% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified themselves as American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 92.25% | -2.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.51% | 4.77% | 215.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |