Explore the Family Name Busto
The meaning of Busto
Spanish, Asturian-Leonese, and Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places called Busto (or Bustu in Asturian-Leonese), from busto ‘meadow, willow’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Eugenio, Manuel, Ana, Armando, Juan, Mario, Mercedes, Raul, Alejandro, Alvaro.
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How common is the last name Busto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Busto saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 31,301, but by 2010, it climbed to a rank of 30,101, marking an upward shift of 3.83%. The number of individuals with the Busto surname also grew from 700 in 2000 to 779 in 2010, indicating an 11.29% increase. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k remained stable at 0.26 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,301 | #30,101 | 3.83% |
| Count | 700 | 779 | 11.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Busto
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Busto also underwent some changes during this period, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 50% of those with the Busto surname identified as Hispanic, increasing to 54.17% by 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased from 33.29% in 2000 to 28.24% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category witnessed a minor drop from 14.43% to 13.86%. Interestingly, the group identifying as two or more ethnicities rose significantly from 1.86% to 3.08%. No one with the Busto surname identified as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50% | 54.17% | 8.34% |
| White | 33.29% | 28.24% | -15.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.43% | 13.86% | -3.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 3.08% | 65.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |