2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bushatz
An ethnic surname possibly tracing ancestry to the Albanian town of Bushat.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Bushatz. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bushatz 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Bushatz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bushatz, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bushatz
The surname BUSHATZ is believed to have originated in the Balkan region, specifically in the areas that are now part of Albania and North Macedonia. Its roots can be traced back to the late 15th century or early 16th century.
One theory suggests that the name BUSHATZ is derived from the Albanian word "bushatar," which means "highlander" or "mountaineer." This could indicate that the earliest bearers of this surname were people who resided in the mountainous regions of the Balkans.
Another possible origin is that BUSHATZ is a toponymic surname, referring to a specific place or location. It may have been derived from the name of a town or village in the region, such as Bušat or Bushat, which are both located in modern-day Albania.
Historical records from the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over the Balkan regions during the 15th to 19th centuries, may contain references to individuals bearing the BUSHATZ surname. However, these records can be difficult to access and translate.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the BUSHATZ surname dates back to the late 16th century, when a man named Gjergj Bushatz was mentioned in Albanian historical documents as a prominent military leader and nobleman.
In the 18th century, a notable figure with the BUSHATZ surname was Mehmet Bushatz, an Albanian military commander who served in the Ottoman army and participated in various campaigns and battles.
During the 19th century, a prominent bearer of the BUSHATZ surname was Veli Bushatz, an Albanian politician and diplomat who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable individual with the BUSHATZ surname was Ismail Qemal Bey Bushatz, an Albanian politician and writer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was actively involved in the Albanian national movement and authored several literary works.
In the 20th century, a prominent figure with the BUSHATZ surname was Muharrem Bushatz, an Albanian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early years of the country's independence.
These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the BUSHATZ surname throughout history, highlighting its origins and significance in the Balkan region, particularly in Albania and North Macedonia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bushatz
Among Census respondents with the surname Bushatz, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bushatz 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 Bushatz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bushatz
Bushatz 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+8 bearers (+7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,293 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-10 bearers (-8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,981 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.6%) | Down 1,293 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-8.8%) | Down 7,981 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 Bushatz 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 | #146,201 | #154,182 | -5.5% |
| Count | 113 | 103 | -8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bushatz bearers went from 113 to 103 (-8.8% change). The surname moved down 7,981 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #154,182.
FAQ
Bushatz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bushatz?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Bushatz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Bushatz?
Bushatz ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Bushatz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Bushatz.
Has Bushatz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bushatz went from 113 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Bushatz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bushatz, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Bushatz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bushatz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), Hispanic (1.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Bushatz (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 Bushatz mean?
An ethnic surname possibly tracing ancestry to the Albanian town of Bushat. 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 Bushatz (0.03 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 have the last name Bushatz?
You can see how many people have the last name Bushatz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.