Explore the Family Name Butala
The meaning of Butala
1. Indian (Gujarat): Gujarati name of unexplained etymology. 2. Slovenian: probably a nickname for a foolish person, derived from the same root as the adjective butast ‘stupid, silly’ (or from the related verb butati ‘to strike against’; compare But). 3. Slovak: unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Alpa, Ameet, Amit, Ashvin, Atul, Dipika, Govind, Kirit, Nilesh, Parul, Rajesh, Rajiv. German Aloys, Math, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Butala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Butala has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,267th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had slipped to 33,894th. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped marginally from 673 in 2000 to 671 in 2010, reflecting a change of -0.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Butala per 100,000 citizens decreased by 8% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,267 | #33,894 | -5.04% |
| Count | 673 | 671 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butala
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname, the census data shows a significant increase in the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders identified as Butala, rising from 17.68% in 2000 to 24.29% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals with the Butala surname who identify as White saw a decline from 80.53% in 2000 to 73.77% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic changed as well, with multi-racial representation disappearing completely and Hispanic representation newly appearing at 0.89% in 2010. There were no changes observed for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. The data reflects the changing demographics and patterns of ethnic diversity based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.53% | 73.77% | -8.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 17.68% | 24.29% | 37.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |