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

Bufka, 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 Bufka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bufka in America

Bufka is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bufka surname appeared 132 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 Bufka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bufka 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 Bufka

The surname Bufka originates from the Czech Republic and has its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "bufka," which translates to "a small puff" or "a small pastry." The earliest records of this surname can be found in the town of Litomerice, located in the northern region of Bohemia.

During the 17th century, the Bufka name appeared in several historical documents, including the Tachovsky Codex, a collection of legal records from the Tachov region. One notable entry mentions a certain Vaclav Bufka, who was involved in a land dispute in the year 1632.

The Bufka family name has also been associated with the village of Velka Bufka, located in the Pilsen region of the Czech Republic. This village was first mentioned in a manuscript dating back to 1547, and it is believed that the name originated from the surname rather than the other way around.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Jan Bufka (1712-1784) gained recognition as a respected scholar and educator. He was the author of several books on mathematics and philosophy, and his works were widely circulated throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Another notable individual bearing the Bufka name was Frantisek Bufka (1823-1897), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several iconic buildings in Prague, including the National Theater and the Rudolfinum.

During the 19th century, the Bufka surname began to spread beyond the borders of the Czech Republic. One such individual was Karel Bufka (1854-1918), a Czech-American businessman who founded a successful brewing company in Chicago, Illinois.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a famous Czech painter named Vaclav Bufka (1872-1942) gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits. His works are now featured in several prestigious art galleries throughout Europe.

In the 20th century, the Bufka name continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. For instance, Jaroslav Bufka (1909-1982) was a respected scientist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bufka

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

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

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