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

Buemi, 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 Buemi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buemi in America

Buemi is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buemi surname appeared 173 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 Buemi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buemi 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 Buemi

The surname BUEMI is of Swiss origin, tracing its roots back to the German-speaking regions of Switzerland. The name is believed to have originated in the 13th or 14th century, possibly derived from a Swiss-German word referring to a small farm or estate.

One of the earliest known references to the BUEMI name can be found in the records of the Canton of Zurich, where a family with this surname was documented in the late 15th century. The BUEMI name was also present in various historical documents from the region, such as tax records and land registries.

In the 16th century, a notable BUEMI family resided in the town of Embrach, located near Zurich. This family was involved in local politics and held positions of influence within the community. One member, Hans BUEMI (1525-1592), served as the mayor of Embrach for several years.

As the BUEMI name spread across Switzerland, it also found its way into other parts of Europe. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, where the name was adapted to the Italian spelling "BUEMI."

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the BUEMI surname was Johann BUEMI (1630-1708), a renowned Swiss clockmaker who lived and worked in the city of Basel. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after and can still be found in museums and private collections today.

Another notable figure was Katharina BUEMI (1748-1824), a Swiss writer and educator from the Canton of Bern. She authored several books on education and child-rearing, which were widely read and influential in her time.

In the 19th century, a BUEMI family from the Canton of Ticino, located in southern Switzerland, gained prominence in the field of architecture. Giuseppe BUEMI (1820-1892) was a renowned architect who designed several significant buildings in Ticino, including churches and government structures.

One of the most famous individuals with the BUEMI surname in more recent times is Sebastien BUEMI (born 1988), a Swiss racing driver who has competed in various motorsports events, including Formula One and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

While the BUEMI name originated in Switzerland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Switzerland, where it has a rich history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buemi

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

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

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