Explore the Family Name Busteed
The meaning of Busteed
Irish (Cork): unexplained. This surname is found almost exclusively in County Cork, having been recorded there since the first half of the 17th century; it may be of English origin.
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How common is the last name Busteed in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Busteed" decreased slightly in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 79,676 to 82,044, a change of -2.97%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.6%, growing from 222 in 2000 to 230 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #82,044 | -2.97% |
| Count | 222 | 230 | 3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busteed
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Busteed." In 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. However, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 94.59% to 93.48%, while the count of those identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 2.70% to 2.61%. Notably, the year 2010 marked the first recorded instances of the surname amongst individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 3.04% of individuals with the Busteed surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 93.48% | -1.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.61% | -3.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |