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

Bucur, 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 Bucur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bucur in America

Bucur is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bucur surname appeared 281 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 Bucur.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bucur 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 Bucur

The surname BUCUR is believed to have originated in Romania, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Romanian word "bucur," which means "joy" or "happiness." This name likely evolved from a nickname or descriptive term given to someone with a joyful or cheerful disposition.

One of the earliest known references to the name BUCUR can be found in a 16th-century document from the region of Wallachia, which was part of the historical Principality of Moldavia. The document mentions a landowner named Bucur, who owned a vineyard in the area that would later become the city of Bucharest.

According to historical records, the name BUCUR was particularly prevalent in the Romanian regions of Transylvania and Moldavia during the 16th and 17th centuries. It was often associated with families involved in agriculture, winemaking, and other rural occupations.

One notable figure bearing the surname BUCUR was Mihai Bucur, a Romanian nobleman and military leader who lived in the late 16th century. He is known for his role in defending the Principality of Moldavia against Ottoman invasions.

Another notable BUCUR was Iancu Bucur, a Romanian peasant leader from the early 19th century. He played a significant role in the Wallachian uprisings against the Ottoman Empire in the 1820s, fighting for the rights of Romanian peasants and serfs.

In the realm of literature, a noteworthy figure was Dumitru Bucur, a 19th-century Romanian poet and writer. He was born in 1832 and is known for his contributions to the development of Romanian romantic poetry.

Another individual worth mentioning is Alexandru Bucur, a Romanian mathematician and academic who lived from 1887 to 1971. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and number theory and taught at the University of Bucharest for many years.

Finally, Ion Bucur was a prominent Romanian sculptor and artist who lived from 1928 to 2003. He is renowned for his monumental sculptures and public art installations, many of which can be found in various cities across Romania.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname BUCUR throughout history, showcasing its deep roots and significance within Romanian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bucur

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

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

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