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

Buenzow, 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 Buenzow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buenzow in America

Buenzow is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buenzow surname appeared 110 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 Buenzow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buenzow 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 Buenzow

The surname Buenzow has its origins in Germany, dating back to the early modern period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Pomerania, which was historically part of Prussia. The name may have derived from a Germanic place name or a topographical feature, with the suffix "-ow" indicating a location or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Buenzow can be found in the Prussian land records of the 16th century, where it appears as a reference to a family or estate in the vicinity of the town of Stargard. It is possible that the name was originally associated with a particular area or village in this region.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Buenzow name appears in various church records and local chronicles from the Pomeranian region. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Buenzow (1642-1718), a Lutheran minister who served in the town of Stolp, and Christoph Buenzow (1674-1743), a merchant and landowner from the village of Bützow.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent slight variations in spelling, with forms such as Buenzau, Buenzo, and Bünzow appearing in different areas. One notable bearer of the name was Friedrich Wilhelm Buenzow (1790-1856), a Prussian military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a high-ranking officer in the Prussian Army.

The 19th century saw the Buenzow name gain prominence in academic and literary circles. Hermann Buenzow (1828-1901) was a German philologist and author who specialized in the study of Slavic languages and literature. His work contributed significantly to the understanding of Slavic culture and language in Germany.

Another notable figure was Pauline Buenzow (1844-1923), a German writer and women's rights activist. She published several novels and works of non-fiction, advocating for women's education and social reform in the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, the Buenzow name continued to be represented in various fields. Ernst Buenzow (1901-1975) was a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts following World War II. His designs and projects helped shape the modern cityscape of several German cities.

While the surname Buenzow is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history rooted in the regions of northern Germany and Pomerania. The name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including clergymen, merchants, military personnel, academics, and writers, contributing to the cultural and intellectual heritage of Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buenzow

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

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

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