2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bukoskey
A Ukrainian surname derived from the word "bukh" meaning oak or oak tree.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Bukoskey. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bukoskey 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Bukoskey in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bukoskey, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bukoskey
The surname Bukoskey is believed to have originated in Central Europe, specifically in the region now known as Poland, during the Middle Ages. Its roots can be traced back to the Old Slavic language, where it likely derived from a combination of the words "buk" (beech tree) and "oska" (ash tree), suggesting a connection to forestry or woodland areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bukoskey name appears in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan Bukoskey is mentioned as a landowner in the nearby village of Wieliczka. This region was known for its salt mines, and it is possible that the Bukoskey family played a role in the local mining industry.
In the 16th century, there are records of a prominent Bukoskey family residing in the town of Poznan, where they were involved in trade and commerce. One notable member was Tomasz Bukoskey (1525-1592), a successful merchant who established a thriving business exporting goods to other parts of Europe.
As the Bukoskey name spread throughout Poland and neighboring regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Bukoski, Bukosky, and Bukowski. One notable bearer of a similar name was the Polish poet Charles Bukowski (1920-1994), whose literary works gained international acclaim.
Another famous figure with the Bukoskey surname was Ivan Bukoskey (1865-1931), a Russian-born engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway, one of the largest railway projects of its time. His innovative techniques and engineering expertise contributed significantly to the successful completion of this monumental undertaking.
In the early 20th century, a branch of the Bukoskey family emigrated to the United States, where they settled in various cities across the country. One prominent individual from this lineage was Anna Bukoskey (1902-1988), a pioneering educator who dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children in New York City.
Over the centuries, the Bukoskey name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving an indelible mark on the history and culture of the regions they inhabited. While the name's origins may be rooted in the forests and woodlands of Central Europe, its legacy has transcended geographical boundaries, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of those who bore it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bukoskey
Among Census respondents with the surname Bukoskey, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bukoskey 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 Bukoskey surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.5% · 94
- Two or more races6.4% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bukoskey
Bukoskey 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+6 bearers (+5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,382 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,245 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.6%) | Down 3,382 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 3,245 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 Bukoskey 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 | #146,201 | #149,446 | -2.2% |
| Count | 113 | 110 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bukoskey bearers went from 113 to 110 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 3,245 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #149,446.
FAQ
Bukoskey surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bukoskey?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Bukoskey. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Bukoskey?
Bukoskey ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Bukoskey. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Bukoskey.
Has Bukoskey become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bukoskey went from 113 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Bukoskey?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bukoskey, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Bukoskey in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.5% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bukoskey appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.5%), Two or More Races (6.4%), Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Bukoskey (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 Bukoskey mean?
A Ukrainian surname derived from the word "bukh" meaning oak or oak tree. 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 Bukoskey (0.04 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 have the last name Bukoskey?
See how common the surname Bukoskey is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.