Explore the Family Name Bussanich
The meaning of Bussanich
Italianized form of Croatian Busanić: possibly a nickname from Croatian busati se ‘to beat one’s chest or head’, figuratively ‘to claim all credit for’, or from Italian busso ‘beat, stroke’. The name originates from the islands of Lošinj and Susak in the Adriatic Sea.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bussanich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bussanich has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 65,668 and by 2010, it moved up to 65,066, a change of 0.92 percent. The count of people with this surname also increased from 282 to 305 during this period, marking an 8.16 percent rise. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #65,066 | 0.92% |
| Count | 282 | 305 | 8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bussanich
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most of the individuals with the surname Bussanich identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 96.45 percent in 2000 to 93.11 percent in 2010. In 2010, some individuals identified as Hispanic (2.30 percent) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.62 percent), groups which were not represented in the 2000 data. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased to zero by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 93.11% | -3.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |