2000
#75,695
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 237
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Bugno
A surname possibly derived from the Italian word "bugna" meaning bump or protuberance.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 250 Americans carry the last name Bugno. That puts it at #90,848 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,371,017 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bugno surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
250
1 in 1,371,017
Census rank
#90,848
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
218
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 218 bearers of the surname Bugno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 90848th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bugno, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%) and Black (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bugno
The surname BUGNO originates from Italy and can be traced back to the 14th century. The name likely derived from the Italian word "bugno," which means "knot" or "lump," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of the earliest bearers of the name.
In the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, where the name is most prevalent, early records show variations in spelling such as "Bugno" and "Bugnon." These regional differences reflect the linguistic diversity of the time and the influence of local dialects.
One of the earliest known references to the BUGNO surname appears in a 1372 document from the city of Verona, where a certain "Pietro Bugno" is mentioned as a landowner. This record provides valuable insight into the presence of the name in northeastern Italy during the Middle Ages.
In the 16th century, the name BUGNO gained prominence with the birth of Giacomo Bugno (1518-1592), a renowned architect and sculptor from Brescia. His works, including the Church of Santa Maria della Carità in Venice, have left a lasting impact on Italian Renaissance architecture.
Another notable figure was Giovanni Battista Bugno (1737-1811), a celebrated painter from Bassano del Grappa. His masterpieces, such as "The Adoration of the Shepherds," adorn the walls of several churches and museums in the Veneto region.
During the 19th century, the BUGNO name found its way into the literary world with the birth of Antonio Bugno (1850-1919), a poet and playwright from Padua. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
In the field of science, Emilio Bugno (1875-1942) made significant contributions as a pioneering physicist from Milan. His research on the properties of electromagnetic waves laid the foundation for modern wireless communication technologies.
Lastly, the 20th century witnessed the rise of Alessandro Bugno (1920-2005), a renowned sculptor from Verona. His monumental sculptures, including the iconic "La Vittoria" in Milan, continue to inspire artists and art lovers alike.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse accomplishments of individuals bearing the BUGNO surname, which has left an indelible mark on various aspects of Italian culture and society over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bugno
Among Census respondents with the surname Bugno, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%) and Black (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Bugno bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bugno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.4% · 208
- Hispanic or Latino3.2% · 7
- Black or African American0.5% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
- Two or more races0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bugno
Bugno appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#83,226
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 226
-11 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 7,531 places
2020
#90,848
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 218
-8 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 7,622 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #75,695 | 237 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #83,226 | 226 | 0.08 | -11 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 7,531 places |
| 2020 | #90,848 | 218 | 0.07 | -8 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 7,622 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bugno surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,226 | #90,848 | -9.2% |
| Count | 226 | 218 | -3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.07 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bugno bearers went from 226 to 218 (-3.5% change). The surname moved down 7,622 positions in the national ranking, going from #83,226 to #90,848.
FAQ
Bugno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bugno?
Name Census estimates that about 250 living Americans carry the surname Bugno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,371,017 residents.
How common is Bugno?
Bugno ranks #90,848 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 218 people with the surname Bugno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (250), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bugno.
Has Bugno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bugno went from 226 recorded bearers to 218. That is a decrease of 8 (-3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #83,226 to #90,848.
What does the Census say about the background of Bugno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bugno, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%) and Black (0.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bugno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (208 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bugno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.4%), Hispanic (3.2%), Black (0.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bugno (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bugno mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Italian word "bugna" meaning bump or protuberance. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bugno (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Bugno?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Bugno on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.