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

Bushie, 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 Bushie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bushie in America

Bushie is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bushie surname appeared 105 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 Bushie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bushie 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 Bushie

The surname Bushie is believed to have originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "busc," which means bush or shrub. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive name to someone who lived near a prominent bush or wooded area.

The earliest known record of the Bushie surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Ayrshire, Scotland. The name appears in various spellings in historical documents, such as Buschie, Buschy, and Busshie, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in spelling practices of the time.

One notable early mention of the Bushie name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of homage records compiled during the reign of King Edward I of England. This document lists several individuals with the surname Bushie from various parts of Scotland, indicating the name's widespread use during that period.

In the 15th century, the Bushie family was recorded as landowners in the parish of Loudoun, Ayrshire. The name appears in several land charters and legal documents from that area, suggesting the family's prominence in the local community.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Bushie surname. One such person was Sir Robert Bushie (1632-1705), a Scottish nobleman and military commander who served in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Dunbar in 1650.

Another notable Bushie was Elizabeth Bushie (1769-1843), a Scottish poet and author who gained recognition for her collection of poems titled "The Lays of Caledonia," published in 1810. Her work celebrated the beauty of the Scottish countryside and its rich cultural heritage.

In the 19th century, John Bushie (1812-1882) was a prominent Scottish businessman and industrialist. He founded the Bushie Textile Mills in Glasgow, which became one of the largest textile manufacturers in Scotland during the Industrial Revolution.

The Bushie surname can also be found in other parts of the British Isles, including England and Ireland, likely due to migration and intermarriage over time. One notable English individual with the name was William Bushie (1722-1798), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Exchange and the Guildhall.

Throughout its history, the Bushie surname has been closely associated with Scotland, particularly the county of Ayrshire. While the name has spread to other regions, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the descriptive naming practices of that era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bushie

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

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

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