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

Bueti, 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 Bueti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bueti in America

Bueti is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bueti surname appeared 383 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 Bueti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bueti 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 Bueti

The surname BUETI has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Campania, specifically in the area surrounding the city of Naples. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "butio," which means "to swell" or "to protrude," potentially referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of the original bearers.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the BUETI surname can be found in historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries in the region of Campania. It is mentioned in various local records, such as land deeds and municipal archives from towns like Pozzuoli, Frattamaggiore, and Acerra. The name has also been discovered in ancient manuscripts and church records from this era.

One notable early reference to the BUETI name can be traced back to a certain Giovanni Bueti, a nobleman and landowner from the town of Pozzuoli, who lived in the late 12th century. His name appears in several property documents and legal contracts from that time period.

In the 15th century, there are records of a Francesco Bueti, a renowned scholar and philosopher from Naples, who contributed to the intellectual discourse of the Italian Renaissance. He was born in 1437 and lived until 1502, leaving behind a collection of writings on philosophy, theology, and literature.

During the 16th century, the BUETI surname gained prominence in the city of Naples, where several members of the family held influential positions in the local government and church. One such individual was Antonio Bueti, born in 1520, who served as a magistrate and judge in the Neapolitan courts.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the BUETI surname was Girolamo Bueti, a respected architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in Naples and its surrounding areas. He was born in 1618 and lived until 1685.

Another prominent individual with the BUETI surname was Giuseppe Bueti, a renowned painter from the 18th century. Born in 1733 in Naples, he was known for his exquisite portraits and religious paintings, which adorned many churches and galleries in the region.

Over the centuries, the BUETI surname has continued to be present in various parts of Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. While the name has evolved through slight variations in spelling, such as Buetti, Bueto, and Buetta, it has maintained its distinct Italian heritage and connection to the regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bueti

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

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

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