Explore the Family Name Buttner
The meaning of Buttner
German (almost exclusively Büttner) and Jewish (Ashkenazic; also Büttner): see Buettner. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Hans, Hartmut, Kurt, Manfred, Reiner, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Buttner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buttner has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Buttner ranked 25,657th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 28,065th spot. This represents a drop of 9.39%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by 5.54% from 903 in 2000 to 853 in 2010. The proportion of Büttners per 100,000 people also fell by 12.12%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,657 | #28,065 | -9.39% |
| Count | 903 | 853 | -5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buttner
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity of those carrying the Buttner surname. In 2010, the majority of Büttners identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 93.36% in 2000 to 92.26% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Black, up 35.90% from 0.78% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic remained relatively stable at just over 5%. Interestingly, the data shows that by 2010, there were individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, where there had been none in 2000. No individuals identified as being of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 92.26% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 5.09% | 5.04% | -0.98% |
| Black | 0.78% | 1.06% | 35.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |