Explore the Family Name Buys
The meaning of Buys
Dutch and Flemish: variant of Buis. This surname is also established in South Africa. Compare Bice, Bise, and Byce.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buys in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buys ranked 21,105th in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 21,157th in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 0.25%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,160 in 2000 to 1,241 in 2010, showing an increase of 6.98%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained fairly stable, dipping only slightly from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010, a change of -2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,105 | #21,157 | -0.25% |
| Count | 1,160 | 1,241 | 6.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.42 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buys
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Buys identify as White, at 95.60% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.45% in 2010. Representation of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander community decreased by 7.69%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic also dropped by 24.31%. Interestingly, there was significant growth within those identifying with two or more ethnicities, with an increase of 59.30%. Data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 96.45% | 0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.37% | 59.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.37% | -24.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.48% | -7.69% |
| Black | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |