2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bucsko
A locational surname derived from a place name in Hungary.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Bucsko. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bucsko surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Bucsko in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bucsko, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bucsko
Among Census respondents with the surname Bucsko, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bucsko bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bucsko surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bucsko
Bucsko appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,918 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 1,918 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bucsko surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #152,989 | 1.2% |
| Count | 105 | 105 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bucsko bearers went from 105 to 105 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 1,918 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #152,989.
FAQ
Bucsko surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bucsko?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Bucsko. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Bucsko?
Bucsko ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Bucsko. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bucsko.
Has Bucsko become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bucsko went from 105 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Bucsko?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bucsko, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bucsko in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bucsko appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bucsko (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bucsko mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in Hungary. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bucsko (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Bucsko?
You can see how common the surname Bucsko is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.