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

Bussman, 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 Bussman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bussman in America

Bussman is the 51396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bussman surname appeared 405 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 Bussman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bussman 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 Bussman

The surname Bussman originates from Germany, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is derived from the German word "Busse," which means "barrel" or "cask," suggesting that the name's earliest bearers may have been involved in barrel-making or a related trade.

The name first appeared in various forms, such as Bussman, Bussmann, and Büssmann, in historical records from the regions of Saxony, Bavaria, and Westphalia. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Salzburg Records of 1445, which mentions a Henrich Bussman.

In the 16th century, the Bussman surname gained prominence in the city of Leipzig, where several members of the family were noted merchants and artisans. Johannes Bussman, a respected coppersmith, lived from 1512 to 1583 and was known for his exceptional craftsmanship.

During the 17th century, the Bussman family established itself in the town of Halle, where they owned a prosperous brewery. Johann Friedrich Bussman, born in 1652, was a prominent brewer and a respected member of the local community.

As the Bussman family spread across Germany and beyond, their name appeared in various historical documents. In the 18th century, a Bussman family settled in the Netherlands, where they became successful farmers and landowners. One notable member was Willem Bussman, born in 1735, who served as a magistrate in the city of Rotterdam.

In the 19th century, several Bussmans made their mark in various fields. Carl Bussman, born in 1824 in Berlin, was a renowned architect and urban planner responsible for designing several landmark buildings in the city. Meanwhile, Friedrich Bussman, born in 1848 in Hanover, was a respected scholar and linguist who contributed significantly to the study of Germanic languages.

As the centuries passed, the Bussman name continued to spread across Europe and beyond, with individuals from this family leaving their mark in various professions and disciplines. From artisans and merchants to scholars and public servants, the Bussman surname has a rich and diverse history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bussman

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

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

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