2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Beusse
A surname of French origin meaning "lucky" or "fortunate".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Beusse. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Beusse surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Beusse in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Beusse, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Beusse
The surname BEUSSE is of German origin, originating from the region of Saxony in the late Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Beuschel," which refers to a bundle or cluster of objects, such as grapes or flowers. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked with or traded in such goods.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BEUSSE can be found in the town records of Meissen, Saxony, dating back to the 15th century. A certain Johannes Beusse is mentioned as a merchant in the year 1472. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region during that time period.
In the 16th century, the name BEUSSE appeared in several other historical documents from the area, such as church records and tax rolls. A notable individual from this era was Hans Beusse, a skilled glassblower born in Freiberg, Saxony, in 1523. He is credited with introducing several innovative techniques in the production of intricate glassware.
As the BEUSSE family spread across Germany and neighboring regions in the following centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Beusch, Beusche, and Beuschel. These alternate spellings often reflected local dialects and scribal preferences.
One significant figure bearing the name BEUSSE was Johann Christoph Beusse, a renowned clockmaker born in Augsburg, Germany, in 1666. His intricate and ornate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons throughout Europe during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
Another notable individual was Katharina Beusse, born in 1712 in Dresden, Saxony. She was a respected scholar and linguist, fluent in several languages, including Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. Katharina's extensive knowledge and expertise in ancient texts earned her recognition among the intellectual circles of her time.
In the 19th century, the name BEUSSE was also found in various regions of modern-day Poland and the Czech Republic, reflecting the migration patterns of German settlers in those areas. One such example is Maximilian Beusse, a prominent architect born in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) in 1835, who designed several notable buildings in the city's distinctive architectural style.
While the surname BEUSSE is not among the most common in modern times, its rich history and geographical spread across Central Europe serve as a testament to the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the region over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Beusse
Among Census respondents with the surname Beusse, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Beusse bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Beusse surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Beusse
Beusse appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#125,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
+3 bearers (+2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 5,638 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-18 bearers (-13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,506 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #125,282 | 137 | 0.05 | +3 bearers (+2.2%) | Down 5,638 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-13.1%) | Down 17,506 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Beusse surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,282 | #142,788 | -14.0% |
| Count | 137 | 119 | -13.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Beusse bearers went from 137 to 119 (-13.1% change). The surname moved down 17,506 positions in the national ranking, going from #125,282 to #142,788.
FAQ
Beusse surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Beusse?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Beusse. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Beusse?
Beusse ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Beusse. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Beusse.
Has Beusse become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Beusse went from 137 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 18 (-13.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #125,282 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Beusse?
Among Census respondents with the surname Beusse, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Beusse in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Beusse appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Hispanic (5.0%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Beusse (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Beusse mean?
A surname of French origin meaning "lucky" or "fortunate". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Beusse (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Beusse?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Beusse on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.