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

Buesser, 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 Buesser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buesser in America

Buesser is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buesser surname appeared 129 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 Buesser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buesser 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 Buesser

The surname BUESSER is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "buoze," which referred to a small boat or vessel, implying that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in water-related occupations such as fishing or ferrying.

One of the earliest known records of the name BUESSER can be found in the Stadtbücher (town books) of Ulm, a city in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, dating back to the late 14th century. These records mention a certain "Hanns Buesser," suggesting that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name BUESSER surfaced in various historical documents across southern Germany, including the Württembergische Regesten, a collection of records from the former Duchy of Württemberg. These records mention individuals with the name Buesser, often in association with different occupations and locations.

One notable bearer of the BUESSER name was Johann Buesser (1521-1594), a German theologian and Protestant reformer who played a significant role in the spread of the Reformation in the city of Ulm. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and was instrumental in establishing the Protestant church in Ulm.

Another individual of historical significance was Georg Buesser (1562-1638), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (chapel master) at the court of the Elector of Saxony in Dresden. His compositions, primarily sacred works, were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the development of German church music.

In the 17th century, the BUESSER name gained prominence in the Swiss region, particularly in the canton of Bern. One notable figure from this era was Samuel Buesser (1625-1702), a Swiss theologian and author who served as a professor of theology at the University of Bern.

The 18th century saw the migration of many BUESSER families from Germany and Switzerland to other parts of Europe and beyond. One such individual was Johann Michael Buesser (1738-1819), a German-born artist and engraver who spent much of his career in London, where he became renowned for his intricate copperplate engravings.

As the BUESSER name spread across various regions, its spelling underwent several variations, including Büsser, Büsser, and Busser. However, the core pronunciation and meaning remained largely unchanged, reflecting the name's enduring German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buesser

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

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

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