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

Bushey, 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 Bushey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bushey in America

Bushey is the 6260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bushey surname appeared 5,456 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Bushey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bushey 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 Bushey

The surname Bushey is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bysce," meaning a bush or thicket. This word later evolved into the Middle English "busch" and eventually "bush." The name Bushey likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a prominent bush or wooded area.

During the 13th century, the name Bushey started appearing in various historical records, particularly in areas around Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded landholders and their properties for tax purposes. The entry "Walter de la Bussh" suggests the name's connection to a specific location marked by bushes.

In the 14th century, the surname Bushey emerged in various spellings, including "Busshe," "Bushe," and "Busshy." These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that time. The Hearth Tax Rolls of the late 17th century also contain several entries of the name, indicating its continued presence in the region.

The Bushey surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was John Bushey, a merchant and landowner who lived in Hertfordshire in the late 15th century. Another prominent figure was William Bushey, born in 1602, who served as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, representing Westmoreland County in the early colonial era.

In the 18th century, Samuel Bushey (1715-1789) was a respected clockmaker and silversmith in Hertford, known for his intricate craftsmanship. His son, also named Samuel Bushey (1744-1820), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned watchmaker in London.

The Bushey surname has also been linked to several place names, such as Bushey Heath in Hertfordshire and Bushey Park, a renowned royal park located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. These place names likely derived from the presence of bushes or wooded areas in those locations, further reinforcing the surname's connection to the natural landscape.

Other notable individuals with the Bushey surname include Sir John Bushey (1854-1932), a British lawyer and judge who served as a Lord Justice of Appeal, and William Bushey (1906-1982), an American artist and painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bushey

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

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

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