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

Buss, 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 Buss surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buss in America

Buss is the 3865th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buss surname appeared 9,177 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Buss.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buss 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 Buss

The surname Buss is believed to have originated in Germany, where it was derived from the Middle High German word "bus" or "busch," meaning a bush or shrub. This surname likely referred to someone who lived near a prominent bush or wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Buss can be found in the German town of Dortmund in the late 13th century. The name appears in several historical documents from this region, suggesting its prevalence among local families.

In England, the surname Buss is thought to have been introduced by German immigrants or soldiers during the 16th and 17th centuries. The name can be traced back to records from this period, particularly in East Anglia and other areas with strong German influence.

Notable individuals with the surname Buss include Hans Buss, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1530 to 1597. His works, which often depicted biblical scenes, were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent figure was Johann Buss, a German composer and organist born in 1647. He is remembered for his contributions to the development of the North German organ school and his compositions for various instruments.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Buss surname dates back to the late 17th century. Johan Buss, a German immigrant, is listed in the records of Germantown, Pennsylvania, in 1691.

During the 19th century, the Buss surname gained further recognition with individuals like Franz Buss, a German-American artist and illustrator born in 1835. He is best known for his illustrations in Harper's Weekly and other prominent publications of the time.

Another notable figure was Robert William Buss, an English painter and illustrator who lived from 1804 to 1875. He was a respected member of the Royal Academy and is remembered for his genre paintings and book illustrations.

Throughout history, the Buss surname has been associated with various professions, including artists, musicians, and craftsmen. While its origins can be traced back to Germany, the name has since spread to various parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns of individuals bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buss

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

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

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