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

Buce, 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 Buce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buce in America

Buce is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buce surname appeared 159 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 Buce.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buce 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 Buce

The surname BUCE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "buce," which referred to a male deer or buck. This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname for someone with certain physical characteristics resembling a buck.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BUCE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus Buce residing in Northamptonshire.

During the 13th century, the name BUCE appeared in various historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire, where it was spelled as "Buce" and "Buse." These variations in spelling were common during that time due to the lack of standardized orthography.

In the 14th century, the name BUCE was associated with several notable individuals. One of them was John Buce, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London, who was born around 1320. Another was William Buce, a member of the English Parliament who represented Oxfordshire in 1366.

The 15th century saw the emergence of several place names containing the word "Buce," such as Bucehall (now known as Bushall) in Hertfordshire and Bucebury (now called Bushbury) in Staffordshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name BUCE was Sir John Buce, a renowned lawyer and judge who served as Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was born around 1525 and played a significant role in the legal system of his time.

Another prominent figure with the surname BUCE was Sir George Buce, a military commander who fought in the English Civil War during the 17th century. He was born in 1590 and served as a Royalist officer under King Charles I, distinguishing himself in several battles against the Parliamentarians.

As the centuries progressed, the surname BUCE continued to be found in various regions of England, with some variations in spelling, such as Buse, Busse, and Buss. However, the origin and meaning of the name remained rooted in the Old English word "buce," reflecting its longstanding connection to the English language and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buce

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

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 Buce 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 Buce 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 Buce was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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