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

Buchwitz, 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 Buchwitz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buchwitz in America

Buchwitz is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buchwitz surname appeared 127 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 Buchwitz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buchwitz 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 Buchwitz

The surname Buchwitz is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the word "buch," which means "beech" in German, combined with the suffix "-witz," indicating a place name. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname lived near or were associated with a location featuring beech trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Buchwitz can be found in the Chancery Book of Saxony, a historical document dating back to 1350. This record mentions a certain "Johannes Buchwitz" as a resident of the town of Zwickau, located in modern-day Saxony, Germany.

During the 16th century, the name Buchwitz appeared in various historical documents, including the Braunschweig City Archives. These archives contain records of a merchant named Hans Buchwitz, who was active in the city of Braunschweig (Brunswick) between 1520 and 1540.

In the 17th century, the name Buchwitz gained prominence with the birth of Johann Buchwitz (1633-1701), a German theologian and philosopher. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and authored several works on religion and philosophy.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Buchwitz was Karl Friedrich Buchwitz (1788-1856), a German painter and engraver. He was renowned for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can be found in various museums and galleries across Germany.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Wilhelm Buchwitz (1819-1892), a German industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded the Buchwitz & Co. Company, which specialized in the production of textiles and played a significant role in the industrial development of Saxony.

The surname Buchwitz also has connections to place names. For instance, there is a village called Buchwitz located in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. This village's name is likely derived from the same root as the surname, indicating a potential geographic origin for some families bearing this name.

While the name Buchwitz may have evolved over time, with variations in spelling such as Buchvitz or Buchwitz, its core meaning and association with beech trees and place names have remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buchwitz

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

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

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