Explore the Family Name Buus
The meaning of Buus
Danish: perhaps a nickname from German būsemen ‘devil, ghost’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Niels, Carsten, Nils.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buus increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Buus was ranked as the 57,849th most popular surname and by 2010, it rose to 55,255th place, marking a 4.48% change. The number of people with this surname also grew from 329 in 2000 to 372 in 2010, an increase of 13.07%. As per proportion, there was a subtle uptick from 0.12 per 100,000 individuals in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #55,255 | 4.48% |
| Count | 329 | 372 | 13.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buus
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Buus identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group from 96.96% in 2000 to 94.89% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities in either census year. However, the 2010 census saw the introduction of individuals identifying as Hispanic and those claiming two or more races, both at 1.88%. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.52% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 94.89% | -2.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |