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

Buckhanon, 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 Buckhanon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buckhanon in America

Buckhanon is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buckhanon surname appeared 267 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 Buckhanon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buckhanon 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 Buckhanon

The surname Buckhanon has its origins in the United Kingdom, particularly in England, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "bucc," meaning a male deer or buck, and "hana," which refers to a rooster or cockerel. The combination of these words likely indicated that the name originally referred to someone who either owned or lived near land where deer and poultry were kept.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Buckhanon can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Buchhana." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, served as a comprehensive survey of landholdings and resources across England.

During the 13th century, the name evolved into various spellings, such as "Buckhannon," "Buckhanen," and "Buckhanoun." These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that era. It is believed that the name was initially concentrated in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where the presence of deer parks and hunting grounds was prevalent.

One notable figure bearing the Buckhanon surname was Sir Richard Buckhanon, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France in the 14th century. His bravery and loyalty were recognized, and he was granted lands in the county of Derbyshire.

In the 16th century, John Buckhanon, a wealthy merchant from London, became a prominent figure in the city's guild system. His successful trading ventures and influential connections allowed him to amass a considerable fortune, which he later used to establish a charitable foundation for orphaned children.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Buckhanon, a renowned author and poet who lived in the 17th century. Her work, "The Meadow's Lament," was widely celebrated for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its wildlife, including deer and birds.

During the 18th century, the Buckhanon family established themselves as prominent landowners in the county of Yorkshire. Sir William Buckhanon, born in 1712, was a respected magistrate and member of the local gentry. His grandson, also named William, continued the family's legacy by serving as a member of Parliament for the borough of Ripon in the late 1700s.

Throughout its history, the surname Buckhanon has been associated with various place names, such as Buckhanon Manor, a sprawling estate in Lincolnshire, and Buckhanon Green, a small village in Yorkshire. These locations likely derived their names from the presence of individuals bearing the Buckhanon surname in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buckhanon

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

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

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