Explore the Family Name Buttimer
The meaning of Buttimer
Irish: of English origin, possibly a variant of Bottomer, itself perhaps an occupational name from Middle English botoner ‘button-maker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buttimer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buttimer has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 92,601 amongst all surnames, but rose to 86,314 by 2010, showing a 6.79% growth. The number of occurrences of the surname also increased by 17.39%, from 184 in 2000 to 216 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people stayed constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #86,314 | 6.79% |
| Count | 184 | 216 | 17.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buttimer
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buttimer is predominantly White, accounting for 98.37% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 98.61% in 2010. No significant data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were recorded in either 2000 or 2010. Any changes in these categories have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 98.61% | 0.24% |
| 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% |