Explore the Family Name Butsch
The meaning of Butsch
1. German: from a pet form of the personal name Burkhard (see Burkhart). 2. German: variant of Butz. 3. In some cases also a Germanized form of Slovenian Buč: probably a topographic name from buč ‘well in the field’. The surname Buč is very rare in Slovenia. 4. In some cases possibly also a Germanized form of Croatian Buć or Buč (see Butch). Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Otto, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Butsch in the United States?
The surname Butsch was ranked 44,497 in terms of popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from the year 2000. By the next census in 2010, the ranking slightly fell to 45,105, marking a 1.37% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Butsch surname increased from 455 to 475 over the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 4.4%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 5.88%, dropping from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #45,105 | -1.37% |
| Count | 455 | 475 | 4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butsch
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals carrying the Butsch surname identified as White, making up 97.36% of all Butsch's in 2000, and 95.37% in 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This marked a slight decrease of 2.04%. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 11.36%, rising from 1.32% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010. Additionally, the 2010 census recorded a new percentage of Butsch's identifying as Hispanic and Black, each accounting for around 1.47% and 1.26% respectively. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 95.37% | -2.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.47% | 11.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |