Explore the Family Name Buttar
The meaning of Buttar
Pakistani and Indian (Punjab): Jat and Sikh name, probably a habitational name from Buttar village in Muktsar district of Punjab.
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How common is the last name Buttar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Buttar" has seen a noteworthy increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Buttar" was the 113,519th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 143. By 2010, it had risen to the 65,593rd position, more than doubling in count to 302. This indicates a significant growth rate of 111.19% over this period. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also doubled, representing an increase of 100%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #65,593 | 42.22% |
| Count | 143 | 302 | 111.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.1 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buttar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Buttar" identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, approximately 74.83% identified as such, and by 2010, the figure had grown to 88.74%, indicating an 18.59% increase. However, the number of people identifying as having two or more ethnicities dropped substantially from 13.29% in 2000 to just 1.99% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as White decreased by 44.32%, from 11.89% to 6.62%. The data also shows a small presence of Hispanics by 2010, while there were no recorded individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 74.83% | 88.74% | 18.59% |
| White | 11.89% | 6.62% | -44.32% |
| Two or More Races | 13.29% | 1.99% | -85.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |