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

Busanet, 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 Busanet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Busanet in America

Busanet is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Busanet surname appeared 104 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 Busanet.

The history of the last name Busanet

The surname Busanet is believed to have originated in the Provence region of southern France during the medieval period. It likely stems from the Old Occitan language, with "bus" meaning a wood or forest, and "anet" potentially deriving from the Latin word "aneta," referring to a small duck. This suggests the name may have initially denoted someone who lived near a wooded area frequented by ducks or waterfowl.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Guilhem Busanet, a landowner mentioned in a charter from the village of Lambesc in 1287. The name also appears in tax records from the nearby town of Salon-de-Provence in the 14th century, with variants such as "Busaneti" and "Bouzanet."

In the 15th century, a Bertrand Busanet was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Marseille. His family's coat of arms, featuring a duck or waterfowl, lends credence to the theory of the name's avian origins.

During the 16th century, the Busanet name spread beyond Provence, with Jean Busanet (1521-1589) serving as a royal notary and magistrate in the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence. His son, Antoine Busanet (1560-1634), became a respected jurist and author of several legal treatises.

In the 17th century, the Busanets established themselves as a noble family, with Jacques Busanet (1612-1678) being granted a seigneury (lordship) over the village of Boulbon near Avignon. His grandson, François Busanet (1669-1743), was a prominent military officer who fought in the War of the Spanish Succession.

Other notable bearers of the Busanet name include the 18th century philosopher and writer Jean-Baptiste Busanet (1731-1807), and the 19th century painter and illustrator Paul Busanet (1832-1908), known for his depictions of Provençal landscapes and rural life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Busanet

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

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

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