2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Buesching
A locational German surname derived from a habitational place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Buesching. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Buesching surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Buesching in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Buesching, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Buesching
The surname Buesching is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Lower Saxony and Westphalia, where it was likely derived from the Old German word "büschen," which referred to a small wooded area or thicket.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Buesching can be found in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bremen, dating back to the 14th century. This suggests that the name may have originated in or near this region.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name appears in various church records and legal documents from towns and villages across northern Germany, indicating its widespread usage during this period. Notable individuals bearing the Buesching surname include Johann Gottlieb Buesching (1705-1777), a German geographer and historian who authored several influential works on geography and cartography.
In the 18th century, Johann Peter Buesching (1756-1828), a German jurist and writer, gained recognition for his contributions to legal literature and his role in reforming the Prussian legal system. Another notable figure was Friedrich Daniel Buesching (1716-1800), a German Protestant theologian and author who served as a pastor in various parishes across northern Germany.
As the Buesching family dispersed throughout Germany and beyond, the surname underwent various spelling variations, such as Büsching, Buesching, and Busching. This was common practice during the Middle Ages and early modern period, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established.
One notable individual from the 19th century was Johann Friedrich Buesching (1808-1889), a German educator and writer who published several works on pedagogy and education reform. He was also known for his efforts in promoting the establishment of public libraries in Germany.
While the Buesching surname has remained relatively uncommon compared to some other German surnames, it has persisted throughout the centuries and continues to be present in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions today.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Buesching
Among Census respondents with the surname Buesching, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Buesching bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Buesching surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.6% · 93
- Two or more races7.6% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Buesching
Buesching appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,055 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 3,055 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Buesching surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #152,989 | 2.0% |
| Count | 104 | 105 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Buesching bearers went from 104 to 105 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 3,055 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #152,989.
FAQ
Buesching surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Buesching?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Buesching. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Buesching?
Buesching ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Buesching. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Buesching.
Has Buesching become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Buesching went from 104 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Buesching?
Among Census respondents with the surname Buesching, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and Hispanic (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Buesching in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.6% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Buesching appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.6%), Two or More Races (7.6%), Hispanic (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Buesching (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Buesching mean?
A locational German surname derived from a habitational place. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Buesching (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Buesching?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.