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

Bushon, 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 Bushon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bushon in America

Bushon is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bushon surname appeared 136 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 Bushon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bushon 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 Bushon

The surname BUSHON is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bu" meaning to dwell and "shon" meaning a hill or ridge, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived on or near a particular hill or ridge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BUSHON can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in the county of Hertfordshire, spelled as "Busho."

Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, such as Bussho, Busshon, and eventually BUSHON. This variation in spelling was common during the Middle Ages, as there were no standardized rules for spelling and names were often recorded phonetically by scribes.

In the 13th century, a man named William BUSHON was recorded as a landowner in the village of Little Gaddesden, located in Hertfordshire. Records from the 14th century mention a John BUSHON, who was a prominent merchant in the city of London.

During the Tudor period, a notable figure bearing the BUSHON name was Sir Thomas BUSHON (1501-1567). He was a wealthy landowner and served as a Member of Parliament for the county of Buckinghamshire. Another individual of note was Elizabeth BUSHON (1558-1632), who was a renowned herbalist and author of one of the earliest English books on medicinal plants.

In the 17th century, the BUSHON name was associated with several prominent families in the county of Oxfordshire. One such family was headed by Richard BUSHON (1612-1688), who was a successful wool merchant and held the position of High Sheriff of Oxfordshire.

Moving into the 18th century, a notable figure was Samuel BUSHON (1706-1782), a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1748.

Throughout the 19th century, the BUSHON name continued to be found across various regions of England, with individuals from this family involved in various professions, including agriculture, trade, and education.

While the surname BUSHON is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames, carrying with it a history that spans centuries and reflects the diverse experiences of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bushon

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

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

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