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

Bukoskey, 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 Bukoskey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bukoskey in America

Bukoskey is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bukoskey surname appeared 113 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 Bukoskey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bukoskey 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 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bukoskey

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

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

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