Explore the Family Name Bussan
The meaning of Bussan
Americanized form of an unidentified German surname, most likely Bussen. History: Felix Bussan, born in Germany, arrived in New York in 1897, on board the Normannia. Willy Bussan, born in Germany, left Hamburg on board the Deutschland and arrived in New York in 1907.
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How common is the last name Bussan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bussan decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bussan ranked 66,476 in terms of popularity and fell to 70,403 by 2010, marking a decline of 5.91 percent. Despite this slip in rank, the actual count of people with the Bussan surname remained stable at 278. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight decrease of 10 percent, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #70,403 | -5.91% |
| Count | 278 | 278 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bussan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bussan is overwhelmingly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.56 percent of those carrying the Bussan name identified as White, and this percentage increased to 99.64 in 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnicity categories, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining essentially stagnant or suppressed for privacy reasons over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 99.64% | 1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |