2000
#15,805
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,692
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.63
Rare Last name
Bustillo
A Spanish locational surname referring to a person from any of several places named Bustillo.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,442 Americans carry the last name Bustillo. That puts it at #10,217 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.00 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 99,580 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bustillo 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
3.4K
1 in 99,580
Census rank
#10,217
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,002 bearers of the surname Bustillo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.00 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10217th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bustillo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.1%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bustillo
The surname Bustillo has its origins in Spain, specifically in the Cantabria region. It is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "busto," which means "bust" or "torso," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a profession associated with sculpting.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bustillo can be found in the Becerro, a medieval Spanish census document dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Bustillo, indicating that the name was already in use by that time.
The surname Bustillo is also associated with various place names in Spain. For instance, there is a small town called Bustillo del Páramo in the province of León, which may have contributed to the spread and adoption of the surname in that region.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Bustillo. One such figure was Pedro Bustillo, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands in the 15th century. Another prominent Bustillo was Juan Bustillo, a 16th-century Spanish painter known for his religious works, particularly those depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary.
In the 17th century, Diego Bustillo y Camargo was a renowned Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Church of San Sebastián and the Palace of Uceda. His contributions to the architectural landscape of the city earned him a reputation as one of the leading architects of his time.
Moving into the 19th century, Antonio Bustillo y Revuelta was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Burgos. He was actively involved in the political affairs of his time and played a role in shaping the legal and legislative framework of Spain.
Finally, in the 20th century, Fernando Bustillo Vázquez was a Spanish film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to the horror and thriller genres. His works, such as "La residencia" (1969) and "La noche de Walpurgis" (1971), gained recognition and influenced the Spanish film industry.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Bustillo, demonstrating its rich heritage and presence across various fields and time periods in Spain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bustillo
Among Census respondents with the surname Bustillo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.1%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bustillo 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 Bustillo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino88.1% · 2,646
- White5.9% · 177
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.8% · 145
- Two or more races0.7% · 21
- Black or African American0.4% · 13
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bustillo
Bustillo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,653
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,690
+998 bearers (+59.0%)
Per 100,000 0.91
Rank movement Up 4,152 places
2020
#10,217
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,002
+312 bearers (+11.6%)
Per 100,000 1.00
Rank movement Up 1,436 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,805 | 1,692 | 0.63 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,653 | 2,690 | 0.91 | +998 bearers (+59.0%) | Up 4,152 places |
| 2020 | #10,217 | 3,002 | 1.00 | +312 bearers (+11.6%) | Up 1,436 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 Bustillo 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 | #11,653 | #10,217 | 12.3% |
| Count | 2,690 | 3,002 | 11.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.91 | 1.00 | 10.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bustillo bearers went from 2,690 to 3,002 (+11.6% change). The surname moved up 1,436 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,653 to #10,217.
FAQ
Bustillo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bustillo?
Name Census estimates that about 3,442 living Americans carry the surname Bustillo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 99,580 residents.
How common is Bustillo?
Bustillo ranks #10,217 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.00 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,002 people with the surname Bustillo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,442), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.00 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Bustillo.
Has Bustillo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bustillo went from 2,690 recorded bearers to 3,002. That is an increase of 312 (+11.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #11,653 to #10,217.
What does the Census say about the background of Bustillo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bustillo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.1%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bustillo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (2,646 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bustillo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (88.1%), White (5.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.8%). 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 Bustillo (2000, 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 Bustillo mean?
A Spanish locational surname referring to a person from any of several places named Bustillo. 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 Bustillo (1.00 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 many people share the surname Bustillo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.