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

Buffalohead, 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 Buffalohead surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buffalohead in America

Buffalohead is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buffalohead surname appeared 148 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 Buffalohead.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buffalohead 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 Buffalohead

The surname BUFFALOHEAD originated in the Native American cultures of North America. It is an English translation of a name likely derived from several indigenous languages spoken by various tribes across the continent.

The name's origins can be traced back to the early colonial period when European settlers and traders first encountered and recorded names of Native Americans. The word "buffalo" refers to the American bison, an iconic and culturally significant animal for many tribes. "Head" likely denotes a chief, leader or respected individual within the tribe.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name dates back to the late 17th century, when a Cheyenne leader known as Buffalo Head or Buffalo Chief was mentioned in the journals of French fur traders operating in the Great Plains region. Other historical references include a Blackfoot warrior named Buffalo Head who fought against the Piegan tribe in the early 19th century.

In the mid-19th century, a prominent Hunkpapa Lakota leader known as Buffalo Head or Tatanka-Pa earned fame for his role in the Great Sioux War of 1876, which included the Battle of Little Bighorn against Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. He was born around 1835 and died in 1908.

Another notable figure was Buffalo Head, a Cheyenne chief born around 1840 who led his people during the turbulent years of the Indian Wars and the forced relocation to reservations in the late 1800s. He was known for his diplomatic efforts to maintain peace with the U.S. government.

In more recent times, the name is associated with several artists and public figures, such as Buffalohead, a contemporary Cherokee painter known for his vibrant and symbolic works depicting Native American themes. He was born in 1950 and continues to exhibit his artwork across the United States.

Overall, the surname BUFFALOHEAD reflects the rich cultural heritage and traditions of various Native American tribes, with a deep connection to the natural world and a history of leadership and resilience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buffalohead

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

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

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