2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bushlack
A surname suggesting an association with a bush or shrubbery area.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Bushlack. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bushlack 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Bushlack in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bushlack, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bushlack
The surname Bushlack has its origins in the British Isles, most likely originating in England during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "busc" meaning bush or shrub, and "lacu" meaning stream or brook, suggesting a connection to a location near a wooded stream or a bushy waterway.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bushlack can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, variations of the name such as "Bushlacke," "Buschelake," and "Bushlakke" appeared in various historical records, indicating the evolution of the spelling over time. These early records often referred to individuals living in or near locations with similar names, further strengthening the connection between the surname and place names.
One notable individual bearing the Bushlack surname was Sir William Bushlack, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. Records suggest he was born around 1320 and died in battle at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356.
In the 16th century, the Bushlack family established a stronghold in the county of Gloucestershire, where they remained prominent landowners for several generations. John Bushlack, born in 1542, was a respected member of the local gentry and served as a magistrate in the region.
Another notable figure was Elizabeth Bushlack, born in 1678, who was a renowned poet and writer during the Restoration period. Her works, including a collection of love sonnets titled "Amorous Musings," were widely acclaimed in literary circles of the time.
As the Bushlack family spread across different regions of England, the spelling of the name evolved further, with variations such as "Bushlach," "Bushlake," and "Bushleck" appearing in various historical records and parish registers.
Throughout the centuries, the Bushlack surname has remained a part of British heritage, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including military service, local governance, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bushlack
Among Census respondents with the surname Bushlack, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bushlack 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 Bushlack surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 105
- Two or more races4.4% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bushlack
Bushlack appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,126 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 1,126 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 Bushlack 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 | #148,347 | #147,221 | 0.8% |
| Count | 111 | 113 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bushlack bearers went from 111 to 113 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 1,126 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #147,221.
FAQ
Bushlack surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bushlack?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Bushlack. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Bushlack?
Bushlack ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 113 people with the surname Bushlack. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Bushlack.
Has Bushlack become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bushlack went from 111 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Bushlack?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bushlack, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Bushlack in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bushlack appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Two or More Races (4.4%), Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Bushlack (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 Bushlack mean?
A surname suggesting an association with a bush or shrubbery area. 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 Bushlack (0.04 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 common is the surname Bushlack?
Want to know how common the surname Bushlack is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.