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

Buissereth, 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 Buissereth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buissereth in America

Buissereth is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buissereth surname appeared 240 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 Buissereth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buissereth 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 Buissereth

The surname BUISSERETH is believed to have originated in the Low Countries, which encompassed parts of modern-day Belgium, the Netherlands, and northern France. It is likely derived from a place name or location, a common practice during the Middle Ages when surnames were first adopted.

One theory suggests that BUISSERETH may be connected to the Dutch word "buisserig," which means "marshy" or "swampy." This could indicate that the name's origins are tied to a specific area with such geographic features, possibly a village or settlement near a wetland or marsh.

Another possibility is that BUISSERETH evolved from the Old Dutch word "buis," meaning "pipe" or "tube." This could point to an ancestor's occupation or association with the production or use of pipes, a relevant trade during that era.

In terms of historical records, the earliest known mention of the surname BUISSERETH dates back to the 14th century. A document from 1372 in the Flemish town of Ghent references a "Jan van Buissereth," suggesting the name's presence in the region during that time period.

One notable figure bearing the BUISSERETH surname was Pieter Buissereth, a Flemish painter born in Antwerp around 1550. His works, primarily religious scenes and portraits, can still be found in various European museums and collections.

Another individual of note was Joost Buissereth, a Dutch merchant and explorer who lived in the late 16th century. He is credited with establishing trade routes between the Netherlands and various parts of Africa and Asia, contributing to the Dutch Golden Age of exploration and commerce.

In the 17th century, a man named Hendrik Buissereth gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and inventor in Amsterdam. His innovative designs and mechanisms were highly regarded in his time and are still studied by horologists today.

The name BUISSERETH also appeared in the historical records of the Duchy of Brabant, a region that encompassed parts of modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands. A document from 1619 mentions a "Willem Buissereth" as a landowner and member of the local nobility.

Finally, in the 18th century, a woman named Maria Buissereth made a name for herself as a skilled lace-maker in the city of Bruges. Her intricate and highly sought-after creations were renowned throughout Europe, and she helped establish the region's reputation for exceptional lace-making.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buissereth

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

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

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