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

Buckson, 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 Buckson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buckson in America

Buckson is the 46902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buckson surname appeared 453 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 Buckson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buckson 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 Buckson

The surname Buckson originated in England during the late medieval period, deriving its roots from the Old English words "buc" (meaning "buck" or male deer) and "sunu" (meaning "son"). This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person whose father or ancestor was associated with hunting or working with deer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Buckson surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a Robert Buckesone is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use and established in the West Midlands region of England by the 14th century.

In the late 15th century, the Buckson surname appeared in various records across the counties of Warwickshire and Staffordshire. Notable examples include William Buckson, who was listed in the Friary Rolls of Coventry in 1478, and John Buckson, whose name was recorded in the Court Rolls of Walsall in 1495.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Buckson family seemed to have gained prominence in the county of Shropshire. One notable individual was Thomas Buckson (1545-1612), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry who served as a Justice of the Peace in Shropshire.

Another notable figure was Richard Buckson (1598-1670), a Puritan minister and theologian who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Shrewsbury. He was a prominent figure during the English Civil War and was known for his support of the Parliamentary cause.

In the 18th century, the Buckson surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with some members of the family migrating to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. One notable individual from this period was James Buckson (1736-1815), a successful merchant and ship owner from Bristol, who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade.

While the Buckson surname may have originated from a specific region in England, it eventually spread across the country and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buckson

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

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

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