Explore the Family Name Busscher
The meaning of Busscher
1. Dutch: occupational name for a lumberjack, from bus(s)cher, an agent derivative of busch ‘wood’. Compare Buscher. 2. German (Büsscher): variant of Büscher (see Buscher 1).
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How common is the last name Busscher in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Busscher' saw a steady increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,826th most common name in the U.S., but by 2010, it had risen to the 51,512th spot, indicating an upward shift of approximately 9.35%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 336 in 2000 to 404 in 2010, marking a significant 20.24% rise. Similarly, the proportion of the population with the 'Busscher' surname per 100,000 people grew from 0.12 to 0.14 between 2000 and 2010, a change of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #51,512 | 9.35% |
| Count | 336 | 404 | 20.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busscher
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the 'Busscher' surname predominantly identifies with the White ethnicity. As of 2000, 99% of Busschers identified as White, although this slightly decreased to 98.27% in 2010. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.24% of those with the 'Busscher' surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.27% | -0.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |