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

Buege, 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 Buege surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buege in America

Buege is the 38103rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buege surname appeared 582 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 Buege.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buege 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 Buege

The surname Buege originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Buge," which means "bend" or "curve," likely referring to a geographical feature or landmark near where the initial bearers of the name resided.

One of the earliest known references to the Buege surname can be found in the records of the town of Halle, in the modern-day German state of Saxony-Anhalt. A document from 1587 mentions a certain Hans Buege, a local resident and landowner.

In the 17th century, the Buege name appeared in various historical documents across different regions of Germany, including the Duchy of Württemberg and the Electorate of the Palatinate. These records often referred to individuals involved in agricultural or artisanal trades, suggesting the name's association with rural communities.

One notable figure bearing the Buege surname was Johann Georg Buege (1681-1756), a Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony. His works, which focused on religious and philosophical subjects, were widely circulated during his lifetime and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

As the Buege family spread across different parts of Germany over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Büge, Bügge, and Büge. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local scribal practices.

In the 19th century, the Buege name gained prominence in the city of Hamburg, where several members of the family were successful merchants and businessmen. One such individual was Wilhelm Buege (1823-1892), a prominent shipping magnate and philanthropist who donated substantial funds towards the construction of public buildings and institutions in the city.

While the Buege surname is most closely associated with Germany, it has also been documented in other European countries, likely due to migration patterns. For example, in the late 19th century, a family by the name of Buege settled in the Netherlands, where they established themselves as successful farmers and landowners.

Throughout its history, the Buege surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artisans, merchants, and landowners. Despite its relatively rare occurrence, the name has persisted as a distinct part of the German cultural heritage, reflecting the rich diversity of surnames derived from geographical and occupational origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buege

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

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

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