Explore the Family Name Butzlaff

The meaning of Butzlaff

German (of Slavic origin): 1. from a Germanized form of the Old Slavic personal name Budislav, composed of elements meaning ‘inspiring glory’ (see Budish). 2. habitational name from a place in Pomerania called Butzlaff. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Gerhard.

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How common is the last name Butzlaff in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Butzlaff maintains a relatively steady popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 67,317 and slightly descended to 67,519 in 2010, resulting in a marginal change of -0.3%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 274 to 292 between 2000 and 2010, indicating a growth of 6.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1 over this same decade.

20002010Change
Rank#67,317#67,519-0.3%
Count2742926.57%
Proportion per 100k0.10.10%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butzlaff

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Butzlaff surname identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.72% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.18% in 2010. No significant changes were recorded for identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with zero percentages for both years. However, there was an emergence of Hispanic ethnic identity among the Butzlaffs, moving from 0% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010.

20002010Change
White96.72%94.18%-2.63%
Hispanic0%3.42%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%