Explore the Family Name Butenhoff
The meaning of Butenhoff
North German: topographic name for someone who lived on an outlying farm, from Low German buten ‘outside’ + hof ‘farmstead, manor farm’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Butenhoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Butenhoff ranked 50,801st in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 52,619th in 2010, a decrease of 3.58%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 386 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.07%. The proportion of individuals named Butenhoff per 100,000 people fell slightly from 0.14 to 0.13 over the same period, a decline of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #52,619 | -3.58% |
| Count | 386 | 394 | 2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butenhoff
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Butenhoff is predominantly White, accounting for 97.15% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.70% in 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races went up from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010, an increase of 16.92%. There were no discernible changes in the other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 96.7% | -0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.52% | 16.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |