2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Busanet
A surname likely derived from a geographic location or place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Busanet. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Busanet 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Busanet in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Busanet, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.6%. The next largest groups are White (10.1%) and Black (7.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Busanet
Among Census respondents with the surname Busanet, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.6%. The next largest groups are White (10.1%) and Black (7.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Busanet 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 Busanet surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino82.6% · 90
- White10.1% · 11
- Black or African American7.3% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Busanet
Busanet appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,839 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,839 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 Busanet 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 | #156,044 | #150,205 | 3.7% |
| Count | 104 | 109 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Busanet bearers went from 104 to 109 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,839 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #150,205.
FAQ
Busanet surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Busanet?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Busanet. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Busanet?
Busanet ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Busanet. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Busanet.
Has Busanet become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Busanet went from 104 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Busanet?
Among Census respondents with the surname Busanet, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 82.6%. The next largest groups are White (10.1%) and Black (7.3%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Busanet in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.6% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Busanet appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (82.6%), White (10.1%), Black (7.3%). 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 Busanet (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 Busanet mean?
A surname likely derived from a geographic location or place name. 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 Busanet (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 Americans have the surname Busanet?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.