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

Buckles, 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 Buckles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buckles in America

Buckles is the 7220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buckles surname appeared 4,623 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Buckles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buckles 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 Buckles

The surname Buckles has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "bucc," which means a male deer or buck, combined with the suffix "-les," indicating a small or diminutive form. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a place where deer were found or someone who had a connection to hunting or working with deer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Buckles can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it appears as "William Buckeles." This ancient record provides evidence that the name was already in use during the medieval period in England.

In the 14th century, the name Buckles appeared in various forms, such as "Bucle" and "Bukle," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in that era. For instance, the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379 listed a "John Bucle."

The Buckles surname has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Bucklesham in Suffolk and Bucklebury in Berkshire. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname or provided a basis for its adoption by families residing in those areas.

One notable individual with the surname Buckles was Sir Robert Buckles (c. 1560-1628), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Buckinghamshire in the early 17th century. Another prominent figure was John Buckles (1679-1748), a British mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

In the 18th century, the Buckles surname gained recognition through the accomplishments of Thomas Buckles (1720-1798), a renowned English clockmaker and inventor. His innovative designs and horological advancements earned him widespread recognition.

The 19th century saw the rise of William Buckles (1806-1882), a British architect and civil engineer responsible for designing several notable structures, including the Buckles Bridge in London.

Throughout its long history, the surname Buckles has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse origins and experiences associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buckles

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

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

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