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

Buco, 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 Buco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buco in America

Buco is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buco surname appeared 230 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 Buco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buco 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 Buco

The surname BUCO originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "buco," which means "hole" or "opening," suggesting a possible connection to a geographic feature or occupation related to mining or digging.

The name BUCO first emerged in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was commonly found in historical records and documents from that era. Some early variations of the spelling included Buchi, Bucco, and Bucci, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name BUCO was Giovanni Buco, a farmer from the village of Montepulciano in Tuscany, who was mentioned in a land registry document dated 1542. Another notable figure was Niccolò Buco, a goldsmith from Perugia, who crafted intricate jewelry for the wealthy families of the region in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the BUCO name began to spread beyond its original regions, with records indicating their presence in other parts of central and northern Italy. One prominent individual from this period was Pietro Buco, a scholar and philosopher from Bologna, who published several treatises on metaphysics and ethics between 1620 and 1650.

During the 18th century, the BUCO surname gained further recognition through the achievements of Antonio Buco, a renowned architect from Venice. He was responsible for designing several notable churches and palaces, including the Church of San Stae and the Palazzo Pisani Moretta, both of which are still standing today.

In the 19th century, the BUCO family produced another notable figure, Giuseppe Buco, a skilled sculptor from Milan. His works adorned many public spaces and private collections across Italy, and he is particularly known for his intricate marble statues depicting scenes from classical mythology.

Throughout its history, the BUCO surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of its bearers. While the name originated in the central regions of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by generations of families who have contributed to the rich tapestry of Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buco

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

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

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