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

Bucsit, 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 Bucsit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bucsit in America

Bucsit is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bucsit surname appeared 125 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 Bucsit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bucsit 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 Bucsit

The surname BUCSIT is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Romania, likely in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Romanian word "bucsi," which refers to a type of traditional leather boot or shoe. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname, referring to a maker or seller of such footwear.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BUCSIT surname can be found in a document from the town of Sibiu, dating back to the early 1600s. In this record, a certain Ioan BUCSIT is mentioned as a resident of the town, lending credence to the theory of the name's Romanian origins.

As the centuries passed, the BUCSIT name spread throughout the region, with bearers of the surname appearing in various historical records and documents. In the late 1700s, a notable figure named Mihai BUCSIT was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Brasov, his name appearing in several business contracts and property deeds of the time.

In the 19th century, the BUCSIT surname gained further prominence with the birth of Alexandru BUCSIT (1820-1892), a respected writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Romanian national revival movement. His literary works and articles were widely read and helped shape the cultural and political discourse of the era.

Another notable bearer of the BUCSIT name was Maria BUCSIT (1876-1958), a renowned artist and painter whose works are still celebrated for their vibrant colors and depictions of traditional Romanian life. Her paintings can be found in several prestigious museums and galleries throughout the country.

Moving into the 20th century, Gheorghe BUCSIT (1905-1978) was a distinguished academic and historian, renowned for his groundbreaking research on the history and culture of the Romanian people. His scholarly works are widely cited and have greatly contributed to the understanding of Romania's rich heritage.

While the BUCSIT surname may not be as common today as it once was, it remains an integral part of Romania's historical tapestry, with its roots deeply intertwined with the country's cultural and societal fabric.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bucsit

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

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

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