Find out how popular the last name Buba is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Buba.

Buba, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Buba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buba in America

Buba is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buba surname appeared 136 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Buba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buba to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Buba

The surname BUBA is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the old Czech word "buba," which means "swelling" or "tumor." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptor for someone with a physical characteristic involving a swelling or protrusion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BUBA surname appears in a manuscript from the town of Kutná Hora, located in the central Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, dated to around 1380. The document mentions a local resident named Jan BUBA, who was a merchant and landowner.

During the 15th century, the BUBA name was also found in records from the city of Prague, where it was associated with several prominent families involved in various trades and professions. A notable example is Mikuláš BUBA (1425-1492), a respected goldsmith and member of the city's guild of artisans.

In the late 16th century, the BUBA surname appeared in the village of Lipnice nad Sázavou, located in the Vysočina region of the Czech Republic. Here, the name was linked to a family of farmers and landowners, including Václav BUBA (1560-1638), who was known for his extensive agricultural holdings.

As the BUBA name spread throughout the Czech lands, it also began to appear in neighboring regions, such as Silesia (now part of Poland) and Moravia (now part of the Czech Republic). One notable figure from this era was Jan BUBA (1620-1689), a Moravian scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious philosophy.

In the 19th century, the BUBA surname gained prominence in the field of art and literature, with individuals like the Czech painter Josef BUBA (1828-1898) and the celebrated Czech writer and journalist Karel BUBA (1845-1912) making significant contributions to their respective fields.

While the BUBA name has its roots firmly planted in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, its origins and early history remain closely tied to the Czech lands and the rich cultural heritage of that region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buba

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Buba.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Buba was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Buba has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Buba was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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