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

Buksh, 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 Buksh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buksh in America

Buksh is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buksh surname appeared 160 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 Buksh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buksh 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 Buksh

The surname "BUKSH" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of present-day India and Bangladesh. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier.

The name "BUKSH" is thought to be derived from the Persian word "bakhsh," which means "bestower" or "giver." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their generosity or benevolence.

In some historical records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, there are mentions of individuals with the surname "BUKSH." However, specific details about their lives and accomplishments are scarce.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "BUKSH" was Mirza Abul Buksh, a Persian poet who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his works in the Persian language and contributed to the rich literary tradition of the Mughal era.

Another notable figure was Syed Ahmed Buksh, a scholar and writer who lived in the late 19th century. He was born in 1841 in Bengal, British India, and made significant contributions to the field of education by advocating for modern education systems in the region.

In the 20th century, Khwaja Nazir Ahmed Buksh, born in 1899 in Uttar Pradesh, India, gained recognition as a prominent lawyer and politician. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the country's constitution.

Mujibur Rahman Buksh, better known as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was a pivotal figure in the history of Bangladesh. Born in 1920, he led the struggle for independence from Pakistan and became the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh in 1971, a position he held until his assassination in 1975.

Another notable individual with the surname "BUKSH" was Zillur Rahman Buksh, a Bangladeshi politician and lawyer who served as the President of Bangladesh from 2009 to 2013.

While the surname "BUKSH" has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has now spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical origins and significance of this name remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buksh

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

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

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