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

Budka, 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 Budka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Budka in America

Budka is the 53667th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Budka surname appeared 385 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 Budka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Budka 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 Budka

The surname Budka is of Polish origin, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Polish word "budka," which refers to a small hut or shed, suggesting that the name may have originated from a person who lived or worked in such a dwelling.

The name Budka can be found in various historical records from the Polish regions, particularly in areas now known as Greater Poland, Lesser Poland, and Silesia. One of the earliest known mentions of the name appears in a 1487 document from the town of Poznan, where a certain Jan Budka is listed as a landowner.

In the 16th century, the Budka surname gained prominence when Maciej Budka, a prominent merchant and trader, established a successful business in the city of Krakow. Maciej Budka, born around 1520, was known for his extensive trade connections throughout Europe and his philanthropic efforts in supporting local churches and schools.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Andrzej Budka, a renowned playwright and poet from the city of Lublin. Born in 1605, Andrzej Budka's works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him recognition as one of the most influential literary figures of his time.

In the 19th century, the name Budka gained further recognition with the birth of Władysław Budka (1872-1949), a prominent Polish-Canadian Catholic bishop. Władysław Budka played a significant role in establishing and strengthening the Polish Catholic community in Canada, serving as the first bishop of the Ukrainians in Canada and later as the Archbishop of Toronto.

Another notable figure with the surname Budka was Kazimierz Budka (1916-1944), a Polish resistance fighter during World War II. Budka was a member of the Armia Krajowa (Home Army) and played a crucial role in the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, where he lost his life fighting against the German occupation forces.

While the surname Budka has its origins in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and assimilation. However, the name remains deeply rooted in its Polish heritage, carrying with it a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Budka

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

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

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