Explore the Family Name Busser
The meaning of Busser
1. Dutch: variant of Busscher. 2. German: variant of Bussert or Buser.
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How common is the last name Busser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Busser saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,942 and by 2010 its rank had dropped to 45,804, representing a decrease of 17.62%. The total count of individuals with this last name also experienced a reduction from 533 in 2000 to 466 in 2010, marking a 12.57% drop. The proportion of Bussers per 100k people likewise fell by 20.0%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #45,804 | -17.62% |
| Count | 533 | 466 | -12.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busser
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Busser also shifted during this ten-year period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals identifying as Bussers remained White (95.87% in 2000 and 93.35% in 2010), there were notable changes among other ethnicities. The percentage of Bussers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both increased by 52.21%, moving from 1.13% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.13% to 2.15%, a substantial increase of 90.27%. No change was reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 93.35% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.15% | 90.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 1.72% | 52.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.72% | 52.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |