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

Bushaw, 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 Bushaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bushaw in America

Bushaw is the 34835th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bushaw surname appeared 648 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 Bushaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bushaw 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 Bushaw

The surname BUSHAW is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Shropshire, derived from the Old English word "busc," meaning a bush or thicket. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a dense cluster of bushes or in a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Shropshire from 1327, where a Richard de Busschagh is listed. The variation in spelling, "Busschagh," is a common occurrence in historical records due to the lack of standardized spelling during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various documents with spellings such as "Busshawe" and "Busshewe." These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the individual preferences of record keepers.

A notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Bushaw, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. His bravery and service to the crown were recognized, and his family's coat of arms included a bush or shrub, alluding to the name's origin.

During the 17th century, the surname Bushaw began to spread beyond its Shropshire roots. In 1642, a Robert Bushaw was recorded as a landowner in the Yorkshire village of Thornton. Around the same time, a Thomas Bushaw (1618-1692) was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol.

Another individual of note was Reverend William Bushaw (1745-1821), a renowned clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire for over four decades. His published works on theology and philosophy were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Bushaw family had established itself in various parts of England. Notable figures included Sir Henry Bushaw (1812-1888), a successful industrialist and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in his native Nottinghamshire.

While these are just a few examples, the surname BUSHAW has a rich history stretching back centuries, with its origins rooted in the English countryside and a connection to the natural world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bushaw

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

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

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