Explore the Family Name Buzzell
The meaning of Buzzell
1. Altered form of English Bussell. 2. Probably an altered form of Italian Buzzelli.
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How common is the last name Buzzell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buzzell has seen a marginal shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 12,009 to 12,904, marking a change of -7.45. During this time period, the count, or the total number of people with the surname, also decreased slightly from 2,387 to 2,382, reflecting a minor reduction of -0.21. Consequently, the proportion of the Buzzell surname per 100k population declined by -7.95, moving from 0.88 in 2000 to 0.81 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,009 | #12,904 | -7.45% |
| Count | 2,387 | 2,382 | -0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.81 | -7.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buzzell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes as well. In both years, there were no individuals with the Buzzell surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a significant increase of 73.02% in individuals identifying with two or more races, going from 1.26 in 2000 to 2.18 in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White showed a slight decrease of -1.46, falling from 94.97 in 2000 to 93.58 in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Buzzell population rose by 66.34% during this period, while the percentage of Black individuals decreased by -27.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 93.58% | -1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.18% | 73.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.68% | 66.34% |
| Black | 1.84% | 1.34% | -27.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |