Explore the Family Name Bussen
The meaning of Bussen
German: from the genitive form of Busse 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bussen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bussen has seen marginal growth in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. The name was ranked 47,838th in popularity in 2000 and moved up to 47,272nd by 2010—a change of approximately 1.18%. The total count of individuals with the Bussen surname also increased from 416 in 2000 to 449 in 2010, reflecting an increase of about 7.93%. However, the proportion of people named Bussen per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #47,272 | 1.18% |
| Count | 416 | 449 | 7.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bussen
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Bussen surname. In 2000, roughly 98.08% of those with this surname identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 96.88% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, 1.11% identified as being of Hispanic ethnicity and another 1.11% reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 96.88% | -1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |