Explore the Family Name Busson

The meaning of Busson

1. English (Gloucestershire; of Norman origin): nickname from Old French bouzon, buzun ‘large arrow, crossbow bolt (as a heraldic device)’, perhaps used metaphorically of a person who bore some physical resemblance to a bolt. Compare Boughen 1. 2. English (Gloucestershire): perhaps a variant of Bushen. 3. French: metonymic occupational name for a cooper, from a derivative of Old French busse ‘barrel’. 4. French: regional variant of Buisson.

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How common is the last name Busson in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Busson has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 108,153 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 99,845. This change represents a 7.68% increase in rank. The census data also shows that the number of individuals with this surname grew from 152 in 2000 to 181 in 2010. This increase in count equates to a 19.08% growth, while the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.06.

	2000	2010	Change
Rank	#108,153	#99,845	7.68%
Count	152	181	19.08%
Proportion per 100k	0.06	0.06	0%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busson

The Decennial U.S. Census provides detailed insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Busson. Between 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, with the percentage increasing from 95.39% to 96.69%. During this same time frame, there were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

	2000	2010	Change
White	95.39%	96.69%	1.36%
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%