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

Bussell, 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 Bussell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bussell in America

Bussell is the 7713th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bussell surname appeared 4,305 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bussell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bussell 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 Bussell

The surname Bussell has its origins in England, originating as an English locational surname. It is derived from the Old English words "burh" meaning a fortified town or dwelling, and "sæl" meaning a hall or mansion. Together, these elements form the compound "Burghsæl" or "Burgsal", referring to a fortified manor house or estate.

Records indicate that the name was first found in Worcestershire, where the family held lands and estates. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Richard de Burghsale, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1207. The name also appears in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 as Borgessale.

By the 13th century, the surname had evolved into its modern spelling of Bussell. In 1327, a John Bussell was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire. The Subsidy Rolls were tax records, suggesting that the Bussell family had achieved a level of prominence and wealth by this time.

Over the centuries, various branches of the Bussell family acquired lands and estates across England, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire. Notable individuals bearing the Bussell surname include Sir William Bussell (c.1530-1579), a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and Sir Francis Bussell (1572-1641), a wealthy landowner and politician who served as High Sheriff of Derbyshire.

During the English Civil War, the Bussells were staunch Royalists, supporting King Charles I. Sir William Bussell (1607-1661) was knighted by the King in 1642 for his loyalty and service. After the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, Sir William's son, also named William Bussell (1636-1684), was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire in recognition of his family's support for the Crown.

Another notable figure was Jervase Bussell (1615-1688), a successful merchant and landowner in Worcestershire. His grandson, Thomas Bussell (1679-1737), was a prominent attorney and served as Recorder of Worcester, a prestigious legal position.

Throughout its history, the Bussell surname has been associated with landed gentry, political figures, and influential families in various parts of England, particularly the Midlands and Derbyshire regions. While the name has evolved in spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the Old English words denoting a fortified manor house or estate.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bussell

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

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

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