Explore the Family Name Buswell
The meaning of Buswell
English (Midlands): variant of Boswell, of Norman origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buswell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Buswell has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Buswell was ranked as the 15,870th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 16,958th spot. This represents a decline of approximately 6.86%. The census count of individuals bearing the Buswell name also decreased marginally from 1,683 in 2000 to 1,676 in 2010, reflecting a change of -0.42%. The proportion of Buswells per 100k population similarly fell from 0.62 to 0.57, a drop of about 8.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,870 | #16,958 | -6.86% |
| Count | 1,683 | 1,676 | -0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.57 | -8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buswell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the Buswell surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this group slightly decreased from 95.84% to 93.68%. The Hispanic category saw the greatest increase, jumping from 0.65% to 1.97%, which represents an impressive 203.08% change. The percentage of Buswells identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose from 0.65% to 1.19%, while those identifying as Black increased from 0.71% to 1.19%. The proportion of individuals declaring two or more races remained steady at 1.49%, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a decline from 0.65% to 0.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 93.68% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.97% | 203.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 1.19% | 83.08% |
| Black | 0.71% | 1.19% | 67.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.48% | -26.15% |