Explore the Family Name Bute
The meaning of Bute
English: variant of Butt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bute in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Bute' saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,106th in popularity and accounted for around 608 individuals or 0.23 per 100,000 people across the United States. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 37,341 with 597 individuals carrying the name, a decrease of approximately 1.81%. The proportion of people named Bute per 100,000 also decreased by 13.04% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #37,341 | -6.37% |
| Count | 608 | 597 | -1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bute
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Bute' evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Bute's bearers identified as White, accounting for 80.26% in 2000 and 74.20% in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.55%. A significant increase was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which nearly doubled from 1.81% in 2000 to 3.52% in 2010. Also notable was the increase in Hispanic representation, which grew by 41.55% to reach 4.19%, along with Black representation rising to 14.91%, a growth of 13.30% over the decade. There was no change in the percentage of Bute's bearers who identified as being of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.26% | 74.2% | -7.55% |
| Black | 13.16% | 14.91% | 13.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 4.19% | 41.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 3.52% | 94.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |