Explore the Family Name Buttke
The meaning of Buttke
German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized pet form of any Slavic compound personal name based on the element bud ‘to inspire’ (see Buda, compare Budke).
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How common is the last name Buttke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buttke has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,728 in terms of prevalence, dropping to 38,640 by 2010, representing a change of -2.42%. However, the number of individuals carrying this name increased slightly from 554 in 2000 to 572 in 2010, a growth rate of 3.25%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.52% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #38,640 | -2.42% |
| Count | 554 | 572 | 3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buttke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Buttke primarily identify as White, with a whopping 98.92% in 2000 and barely decreasing to 98.43% in 2010. Those identifying as of two or more races were documented in the year 2000 at 0.90%, but this data was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows an emergence of Hispanic identity within this surname group, moving from 0% in 2000 to 0.87% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.92% | 98.43% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |