Explore the Family Name Butzke
The meaning of Butzke
German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized pet form of the Old Slavic personal name Budislav (see Butzlaff). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Heinz, Horst, Lorenz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Butzke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Butzke has slightly increased over a decade, from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 64,934th in the U.S. and rose to 63,373rd by 2010, indicating a 2.4% increase in rank. Furthermore, the count of people bearing this name expanded by 10.14%, going from 286 individuals in 2000 to 315 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #63,373 | 2.4% |
| Count | 286 | 315 | 10.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butzke
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity distribution of individuals with the Butzke surname underwent minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.25% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.56% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during both years. Notably, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.90%. The same percentage was also recorded for Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, whereas it was nonexistent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 95.56% | -2.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |