Explore the Family Name Busta
The meaning of Busta
1. Czech (Bušta): from a derivative of the personal name Bohuslav; see Busa. 2. Asturian: habitational name from a place called La Busta, in Asturias, Spain.
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How common is the last name Busta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Busta has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 43,546th most popular name in 2000, it fell to the 44,356th position by 2010, reflecting a decline of 1.86%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the surname Busta increased marginally from 467 in 2000 to 485 in 2010, representing a growth of 3.85%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #44,356 | -1.86% |
| Count | 467 | 485 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busta
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Busta, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (95.29%), but by 2010 that percentage had decreased slightly to 92.78%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 7.01%, going from 3.85% in 2000 to 4.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were new entries for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, both at 1.44% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 92.78% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 4.12% | 7.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |