2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Buschini
An Italian surname meaning someone who lived near or worked with bushes or underbrush.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Buschini. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Buschini 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Buschini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Buschini, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Buschini
The surname Buschini has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "bosco," which means "woods" or "forest." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in or near a wooded area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historical records of the town of Arezzo, located in the Tuscany region of Italy. In a document dated 1387, a certain Giovanni Buschini is mentioned as a landowner in the area.
During the Renaissance period, the Buschini family gained prominence in the city of Florence. In the late 15th century, a wealthy merchant named Lorenzo Buschini commissioned the construction of a magnificent palazzo, which still stands today as a testament to the family's influence and wealth at that time.
Interestingly, the name Buschini has also been associated with the art world. In the 16th century, a renowned painter named Girolamo Buschini (1520-1592) hailed from the town of Piacenza. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.
Moving forward in time, the 18th century saw the birth of a prominent Italian mathematician and astronomer named Pietro Buschini (1725-1803). He made significant contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and calculus, and his writings were widely studied by scholars of his era.
Another notable figure bearing the Buschini surname was Felice Buschini (1845-1921), a celebrated Italian playwright and poet. His works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and societal issues, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and continue to be studied and performed to this day.
Throughout history, the Buschini name has also been associated with various places and geographical locations. For instance, there is a small village called Buschini in the province of Perugia, which likely took its name from the family that once resided there.
In summary, the surname Buschini has a rich and varied history, with roots that can be traced back to medieval Italy. From landowners and merchants to artists, mathematicians, and writers, the Buschini name has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Buschini
Among Census respondents with the surname Buschini, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Buschini 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 Buschini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 105
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Buschini
Buschini appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,880 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+11 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 12,310 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 13,880 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 12,310 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 Buschini 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 | #160,975 | #148,665 | 7.6% |
| Count | 100 | 111 | 11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Buschini bearers went from 100 to 111 (+11.0% change). The surname moved up 12,310 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #148,665.
FAQ
Buschini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Buschini?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Buschini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Buschini?
Buschini ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Buschini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Buschini.
Has Buschini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Buschini went from 100 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 11 (+11.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Buschini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Buschini, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Buschini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Buschini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Black (1.8%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Buschini (2000, 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 Buschini mean?
An Italian surname meaning someone who lived near or worked with bushes or underbrush. 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 Buschini (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 people are called Buschini?
You can see how common the surname Buschini is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.