Explore the Family Name Butterman
The meaning of Butterman
1. Dutch: occupational name for a dairyman or seller of dairy produce (see Butter). 2. Americanized form of German Buttermann, a cognate of 1 above.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Butterman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Butterman has seen a decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Butterman was ranked 98,770 in terms of popularity and it dipped to 111,426 in 2010, representing a decrease of 12.81%. The actual count of people with the Butterman surname also fell from 170 in 2000 to 158 in 2010, a reduction of 7.06%. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals with the Butterman surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #111,426 | -12.81% |
| Count | 170 | 158 | -7.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butterman
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Butterman surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 95.88% of the Butterman population identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 96.84% in 2010. The census data does not indicate any significant change in other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for those bearing the Butterman surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 96.84% | 1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |