Explore the Family Name Buxman
The meaning of Buxman
Americanized form of German Buchsmann, a topographic name from Middle High German buhs(boum) ‘box (tree)’ (an early loanword from Latin buxus of the same meaning) + man ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buxman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buxman saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 75,219th most popular surname, but by 2010, it slipped to the 76,275th spot, marking a -1.4 change. The number of people with this surname increased in that decade from 239 to 252, a rise of 5.44%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #76,275 | -1.4% |
| Count | 239 | 252 | 5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buxman
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buxman, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.49% of those with the surname identified as White, while by 2010, that figure dropped to 92.86%, showing a decrease of 4.75%. During the same period, individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native started appearing among Buxman surname holders, accounting for 1.98%, 1.98%, and 2.38% respectively. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 92.86% | -4.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |