Explore the Family Name Butkus
The meaning of Butkus
Lithuanian: from a personal name based on būti ‘to be, to exist’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Butkus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Butkus' has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,727th most common surname, while in 2010, it slid to 22,281st position, marking a 7.5% drop. With regards to count, there were 1,186 people with this last name in 2000, which decreased by 2.45% to 1,157 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Butkus per 100k people also lessened from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010, indicating an 11.36% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,727 | #22,281 | -7.5% |
| Count | 1,186 | 1,157 | -2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.39 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butkus
Speaking to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the 'Butkus' surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor decrease from 97.3% to 96.63%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively steady with an increase from 0.51% to 0.52%. However, those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant drop from 0.76% to 0.52% during the same period. The Hispanic representation within the 'Butkus' surname holders increased notably from 1.26% to 2.16%, while the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.63% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.16% | 71.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.52% | 1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.52% | -31.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |