Explore the Family Name Butrum
The meaning of Butrum
English: variant of Bertram.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Butrum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Butrum has increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,838 in terms of popularity, but rose to 45,959 by 2010, marking a change of 3.93%. Additionally, the census count for this surname also saw an increase from 416 individuals in 2000 to 464 in 2010, which is an 11.54% increase. The proportion of the surname Butrum per 100k people slightly improved from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #45,959 | 3.93% |
| Count | 416 | 464 | 11.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butrum
In regard to ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Butrum were predominantly of White ethnic identity, although there was a slight decrease in the percentage from 97.60% in 2000 to 94.18% in 2010. Over these same years, there was a significant increase in the Black community holding this surname, from 1.20% to 2.37%. The census data for 2010 also showed that some people with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races. However, during these years, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicity recorded with this surname, nor were there any American Indian and Alaskan Natives who held the surname Butrum.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 94.18% | -3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Black | 1.2% | 2.37% | 97.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |