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

Bus, 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 Bus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bus in America

Bus is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bus surname appeared 287 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 Bus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bus 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 Bus

The surname Bus is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Low German word "busse," which means "box" or "chest." This suggests that the name may have been occupational in origin, referring to someone who made or sold boxes or chests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bus can be found in the town of Güstrow, in the northern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. In the 1560s, a man named Hans Bus is mentioned in local records as a craftsman specializing in the production of wooden boxes and containers.

As the name spread across Germany, it took on various spellings, including Buss, Busse, and Bussze. These variations can be found in historical documents from different regions, reflecting local dialects and scribal practices.

In the 17th century, the name Bus appears in the records of the city of Hamburg. A merchant named Joachim Bus is listed in the city's trade registers from the 1670s, indicating that the name had gained prominence in the mercantile community.

One notable bearer of the name Bus was Johann Michael Bus, a German painter and engraver born in Nuremberg in 1678. He was renowned for his portraiture and religious works, and his paintings can be found in several German churches and museums.

Another significant figure was Karl Bus, a German philosopher and theologian born in 1808 in the town of Darmstadt. He authored several influential works on ethics and morality and served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg.

In the 19th century, the name Bus gained international recognition with the birth of César Bus, a French composer and conductor born in 1837 in Nantes. He is best known for his operas and orchestral works, which were widely performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

As the name Bus spread to other parts of Europe, it also found its way to the United States. One notable American bearer of the name was William Bus, a politician and lawyer born in 1825 in Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1869 to 1873, representing the state of Illinois.

Throughout its history, the surname Bus has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, artists, scholars, and public figures. While its origins can be traced back to Germany, the name has since become a part of the cultural tapestry of many countries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bus

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

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

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