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

Budris, 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 Budris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Budris in America

Budris is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Budris surname appeared 190 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 Budris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Budris 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 Budris

The surname BUDRIS is of Lithuanian origin, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the Samogitian region of western Lithuania, where it was derived from the Lithuanian word "budras," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was known for their attentiveness or alertness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BUDRIS surname can be found in the Lithuanian Metrica, a collection of historical documents and records from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which dates back to the 16th century. In these records, the name appears with various spellings, such as "Budras" and "Budrys," reflecting the linguistic evolution of the name over time.

During the 17th century, the BUDRIS surname began to spread beyond the Samogitian region, with families bearing this name settling in other parts of Lithuania. One notable individual from this period was Jonas Budris (1625-1690), a Lithuanian nobleman and landowner who played a significant role in the defense of the country against Swedish invasion during the Deluge, a series of wars between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden.

In the 18th century, the BUDRIS surname gained further prominence with the birth of Antanas Budris (1758-1825), a renowned Lithuanian poet and translator. His works, which often celebrated the beauty of the Lithuanian language and culture, were instrumental in preserving and promoting the country's literary heritage during a time of political upheaval and foreign occupation.

Another notable figure bearing the BUDRIS surname was Juozas Budris (1892-1962), a Lithuanian painter and art educator. His vibrant and expressive works, which often depicted scenes from rural life and Lithuanian folklore, earned him widespread recognition both within and outside of Lithuania. Many of his paintings can be found in museums and private collections across the country.

In the early 20th century, the BUDRIS surname was also carried by Petras Budris (1910-1985), a Lithuanian-American businessman and philanthropist. After emigrating to the United States, he founded a successful construction company and dedicated much of his wealth to supporting Lithuanian cultural and educational institutions, both in his adopted homeland and in his native country.

Throughout its history, the BUDRIS surname has maintained a strong connection to its Lithuanian roots, with many families continuing to reside in the country and contribute to its rich cultural and intellectual traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Budris

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

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

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