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

Buhite, 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 Buhite surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buhite in America

Buhite is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buhite surname appeared 131 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 Buhite.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buhite 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 Buhite

The surname BUHITE has its origins in the small village of Buhite, located in the rural countryside of southern France during the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "bou" meaning hill or mound, and "hite" meaning hut or small dwelling. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided on or near a hillside where simple huts or cottages were built.

One of the earliest known records of the BUHITE surname can be found in a local parish registry from the year 1275, which mentions a man named Jean BUHITE. This entry provides evidence that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 13th century.

During the 14th century, the BUHITE surname began to spread beyond its original locale as families migrated to other parts of France and even neighboring countries. A document from 1349 in the town of Avignon references a merchant named Pierre BUHITE, indicating that some members of the family had achieved a certain level of prosperity and were involved in trade.

In the 15th century, the name appears to have been adopted by a minor noble family in the region of Provence. A manuscript dating back to 1487 mentions a knight named Sir Guilhem BUHITE, suggesting that the surname had gained a degree of social status and recognition.

One of the most notable individuals bearing the BUHITE surname was Jacques BUHITE, a French philosopher and writer who lived from 1560 to 1628. He was widely respected for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, which were influential during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent figure was Marie BUHITE, a 17th-century French painter who was celebrated for her portraits and religious artwork. She was born in 1625 and her paintings can still be found in several churches and museums throughout France.

In the 18th century, the BUHITE surname also found its way to other parts of Europe. Records show that a family by the name of BUHITE settled in the German city of Hamburg around 1720, where they established a successful trading business.

One of the earliest known bearers of the BUHITE surname in England was William BUHITE, a wealthy merchant who was born in 1678 in the city of Bristol. He was involved in the lucrative trade of importing spices and textiles from the East Indies.

As the centuries passed, the BUHITE surname continued to spread across various countries and continents, carried by families who migrated and settled in new lands. While the name may have undergone minor spelling variations over time, its roots can be traced back to the small village of Buhite in southern France, where it first emerged as a distinct surname in the 12th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buhite

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

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

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