Explore the Family Name Buzard
The meaning of Buzard
Altered form of English Buzzard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buzard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Buzard slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Buzard name ranked 21,230 in terms of prevalence, but it fell to 22,392 by 2010, marking a 5.47% drop in rank. The overall count of individuals with this surname also marginally declined from 1,152 in 2000 to 1,150 in 2010, representing a small change of -0.17%. Consequently, the proportion of Buzards per 100k people reduced by 9.3% during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,230 | #22,392 | -5.47% |
| Count | 1,152 | 1,150 | -0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buzard
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buzard. Over the 2000 to 2010 period, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of Buzards identifying as White (from 94.7% to 93.83%) and Hispanic (from 2.43% to 2.09%). The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a significant decline, dropping by 44.87%. However, the percentage of Buzards reporting two or more races increased by 33.85%, and a new appearance of Black (1.48%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.43%) identities was recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 93.83% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 2.09% | -13.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.74% | 33.85% |
| Black | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0.43% | -44.87% |