Explore the Family Name Buyck
The meaning of Buyck
1. Flemish: nickname for a fat man, from an old spelling of Dutch buik ‘belly’. 2. Flemish: from a derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Burghard (see Burkhart); compare German Buck. 3. Dutch: variant, mostly archaic or Americanized, of Buijk or Buik, cognates of 1 and 2 above.
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How common is the last name Buyck in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Buyck" ranked 62,396 in popularity in the year 2000, and fell slightly to rank 64,388 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 3.19%. However, it's worth noting that despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Buyck surname increased from 300 to 309 during the same period, showing an increase of about 3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #64,388 | -3.19% |
| Count | 300 | 309 | 3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buyck
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Buyck," the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, roughly 65% of those carrying the name were White, and this proportion grew to about 66.34% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 33.67% in 2000, but this figure dropped to 29.77% by 2010. The census also reported a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity at 3.24% in 2010, which was not recorded in the previous decade. Notably, no individuals with the surname Buyck identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and there were no reports of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65% | 66.34% | 2.06% |
| Black | 33.67% | 29.77% | -11.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |