Explore the Family Name Buxbaum
The meaning of Buxbaum
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Buchsbaum. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Anshel, Asher, Avrom, Chaim, Devorah, Hadassa, Mayer, Yakov.
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How common is the last name Buxbaum in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buxbaum has seen a slight increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 25,991, and by 2010, it had climbed to 25,725, indicating a popularity change of approximately 1.02 percent. The number of individuals with the surname went up from 887 in 2000 to 958 in 2010, an 8.0 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 3.03 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,991 | #25,725 | 1.02% |
| Count | 887 | 958 | 8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buxbaum
Regarding ethnic identity, the Buxbaum surname's distribution also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was no percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races associated with this surname in 2000; however, by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.52 percent and 0.94 percent respectively. The white demographic still held the majority with 95.72 percent in 2010, but this figure represented a decrease of 2.08 percent from 2000. The Hispanic population increased by 39.44 percent, even though their overall share remained low at 2.51 percent. There were no changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Black populations holding the Buxbaum surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 95.72% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.51% | 39.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |