Explore the Family Name Buwalda
The meaning of Buwalda
West Frisian: habitational name from a not yet located settlement or farmstead, probably near Tjerkwerd in Friesland. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Pieter, Wiebe.
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How common is the last name Buwalda in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Buwalda saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,522 in terms of popularity, with 273 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, its ranking had risen slightly to 67,318 with the count reaching 293, marking an increase of around 7.33%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #67,318 | 0.3% |
| Count | 273 | 293 | 7.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buwalda
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Buwalda, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white. In 2000, 97.44% of individuals with this surname identified as white, which slightly declined to 96.93% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities. Similarly, there were no occurrences of this surname among those who identified with two or more races in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 96.93% | -0.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |