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

Buettner, 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 Buettner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buettner in America

Buettner is the 9074th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buettner surname appeared 3,602 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Buettner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buettner 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 Buettner

The surname Buettner originated in the German-speaking regions of central Europe during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "bütte," which means a large vat or tub used for various purposes such as brewing or dyeing. The name likely referred to an occupation or trade involving these vats, such as a cooper or a dyer.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Buettner date back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Heinrich Buettner, a merchant from the city of Nuremberg, who is mentioned in records from the year 1272.

In the 14th century, the Buettner family gained prominence in the region of Saxony, where they held several estates and properties. Johannes Buettner, born in 1325, was a respected landowner and served as a councilor to the Duke of Saxony.

During the Renaissance period, the Buettner name appeared in various historical documents and records across central Europe. In 1487, a manuscript from the city of Augsburg mentions a certain Christoph Buettner, who was a master craftsman and a member of the local guild.

The 16th century saw the rise of several notable figures bearing the Buettner name. Johann Buettner (1492-1572) was a renowned theologian and reformer who worked closely with Martin Luther during the Protestant Reformation. Another notable Buettner from this era was Hans Buettner (1515-1591), a skilled architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Erfurt.

In the 17th century, the name Buettner was associated with several military leaders and officials. Georg Buettner (1621-1689) was a prominent general in the Thirty Years' War, serving under the Holy Roman Empire. His contemporary, Friedrich Buettner (1628-1701), held the position of a regional governor in the city of Dresden.

As the centuries progressed, the Buettner name continued to be found across various regions of Germany and neighboring countries. Some notable bearers of the name include the philosopher and writer Johann Christian Buettner (1716-1801), the explorer and naturalist David Buettner (1768-1842), and the acclaimed composer and musician Carl Buettner (1836-1916).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buettner

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

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

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