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

Busfield, 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 Busfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Busfield in America

Busfield is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Busfield surname appeared 193 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 Busfield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Busfield 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 Busfield

The surname Busfield is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "busc" (bush) and "feld" (field), suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a bushy field or who worked in such an area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named Busfeud in the county of Yorkshire. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 13th century, records show a Richard de Busfeud in Lincolnshire, indicating the name's presence in different regions of England. The prefix "de" was commonly used to denote a person's place of origin or association with a particular location.

During the 14th century, the surname began to be spelled more consistently as "Busfield." In 1379, a John Busfield was recorded in Yorkshire, and in 1428, a Thomas Busfield was mentioned in the Calverley Charters of the same county.

One notable figure with the surname Busfield was Sir John Busfield (1545-1615), a Member of Parliament for Ripon in Yorkshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his service as a justice of the peace.

Another prominent individual was Benjamin Busfield (1737-1805), an English clergyman and author. He served as the vicar of Ecclesfield in Yorkshire and published several works, including a book on the history of the West Riding of Yorkshire.

In the 19th century, the Busfield name gained further recognition with the birth of Cyrus Busfield (1824-1897), a British industrialist and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the coal mining and iron industries, and his contributions to education and social welfare initiatives in Yorkshire earned him widespread respect.

The Busfield surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Busfield Hob in Yorkshire and Busfield Wood in Lancashire. These locations may have been named after individuals with the Busfield surname or may have influenced the development of the name itself.

Throughout its history, the Busfield surname has maintained a strong presence in Yorkshire and surrounding areas, although it has also been found in other parts of England and beyond. The name's origins can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the rich history and cultural influences that have shaped many English surnames over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Busfield

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

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

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