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

Buja, 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 Buja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buja in America

Buja is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buja surname appeared 103 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 Buja.

The history of the last name Buja

The surname "BUJA" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the Veneto region, during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "buja," which means "hole" or "cave," suggesting that the name may have been initially used to identify individuals who lived or worked in or near caves or underground dwellings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "BUJA" can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Buja, located in the province of Udine, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. This town's name is believed to have stemmed from the same root as the surname, further strengthening the connection between the name and its potential origins.

In the 14th century, records show a notable figure named Giovanni Buja (born around 1310), who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Venice. His success and wealth allowed him to commission the construction of the Palazzo Buja, a grand residential palace that still stands today in the San Marco district of Venice.

During the Renaissance period, the name "BUJA" gained further recognition through the artist and architect Francesco Buja (1515-1592). Hailing from Vicenza, he is renowned for his contributions to the architectural design of several churches and palaces in the Veneto region, including the Chiesa di San Rocco in Vicenza.

In the 18th century, the name "BUJA" appeared in historical records associated with the Venetian Republic's military forces. One notable figure was Antonio Buja (1733-1803), a highly decorated naval officer who rose through the ranks to become an admiral in the Venetian fleet, playing a significant role in various maritime campaigns.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname "BUJA" was the Italian playwright and poet Vincenzo Buja (1812-1885), who gained recognition for his works that explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class during the turbulent years leading up to the unification of Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname "BUJA" has maintained a strong presence in the Veneto region of Italy, with many individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including art, architecture, military, and literature, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscape of the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buja

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

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 Buja 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.

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

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