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

Buesing, 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 Buesing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buesing in America

Buesing is the 28679th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buesing surname appeared 831 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 Buesing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buesing 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 Buesing

The surname BUESING is of German origin, originating in the 16th century. It is derived from the Old German word "busen," meaning "bosom" or "breast," and likely referred to a person who lived near a bay or inlet. The name was initially found in northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BUESING can be found in the town records of Lübeck, a city in northern Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Büsing," "Buesing," and "Busing," reflecting the regional dialects of the time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname BUESING was Johann Buesing (1592-1668), a German theologian and author from Lübeck. He wrote several religious works and served as a pastor in his hometown.

Another historical figure bearing the name BUESING was Friedrich Buesing (1769-1842), a German merchant and industrialist from Hamburg. He played a significant role in the development of the city's thriving trade and commerce during the early 19th century.

In the late 19th century, the name BUESING appeared in the records of German immigrants who settled in various parts of the United States. One such individual was Carl Buesing (1848-1920), a farmer and landowner who immigrated to Wisconsin from Schleswig-Holstein in the 1870s.

Crossing over into the 20th century, a prominent figure with the surname BUESING was Max Buesing (1887-1962), a German artist and illustrator known for his works depicting rural life and landscapes. His paintings and illustrations were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

Another noteworthy individual with the name BUESING was Konrad Buesing (1910-1987), a German soldier and author who served in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He wrote several memoirs and accounts of his experiences during the war, providing valuable historical insights.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buesing

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

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

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