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

Bucsko, 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 Bucsko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bucsko in America

Bucsko is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bucsko surname appeared 105 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 Bucsko.

The history of the last name Bucsko

The surname Bucsko is of Hungarian origin, originating in the late medieval period around the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Hungarian word "bucsu," which means "farewell" or "to bid farewell." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who frequently traveled or departed from a particular location.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Bucsko can be found in historical records from the Kingdom of Hungary, particularly in regions like Transylvania and the Carpathian Basin. Some variations in spelling, such as Buczko or Buczkó, were also common due to regional dialects and variations in record-keeping.

One of the earliest documented bearers of the Bucsko surname was János Bucsko, a Hungarian nobleman born in 1502 in the town of Nagyvárad (now Oradea, Romania). He was known for his military service under King Louis II of Hungary during the Hungarian campaign against the Ottoman Empire in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Bucsko family gained prominence in the region of Upper Hungary (now part of modern-day Slovakia). Juraj Bucsko (1620-1688) was a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Trnava and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another notable figure was Pál Bucsko (1725-1798), a Hungarian landowner and politician who served as a member of the Diet of Hungary (the historical legislative assembly) in the late 18th century. He was known for his advocacy of land reform and improved agricultural practices.

During the 19th century, the Bucsko surname spread further throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire and beyond. István Bucsko (1840-1912), born in the town of Szeged, was a renowned architect who designed several landmark buildings in Budapest, including the Hungarian National Museum and the Royal Palace.

Lastly, Mária Bucsko (1876-1958) was a Hungarian opera singer who performed at prestigious venues across Europe, including the Vienna State Opera and the Royal Opera House in London. She was celebrated for her powerful soprano voice and her interpretations of roles in operas by composers such as Verdi and Puccini.

While the surname Bucsko has its roots in Hungary, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bucsko

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

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 Bucsko 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.

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

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