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

Bustin, 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 Bustin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bustin in America

Bustin is the 42579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bustin surname appeared 509 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 Bustin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bustin 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 Bustin

The surname BUSTIN is believed to have originated in England, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that has since become obscured over time. Some historians suggest it may be related to the Old English word "bysting," which means "a place near a barn."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BUSTIN can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Essex from 1327, where a John Bustin is listed as a resident of the village of Great Dunmow. The spelling "Bustin" appears to have been used consistently since at least the 16th century, though earlier variations such as "Busting" or "Bustyn" may have existed.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Richard BUSTIN (c. 1510-1580) was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He is recorded in local archives as having played a significant role in the city's governance and trade activities during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Sir Thomas BUSTIN (1632-1704), a landowner and Member of Parliament who represented the borough of Malmesbury in the late 17th century. He was a staunch supporter of the Glorious Revolution and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the period.

In the 18th century, a family of BUSTINs from Gloucestershire produced several notable members, including Rev. William BUSTIN (1710-1782), an esteemed clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of Barrington Parish for over 40 years.

A more recent figure was the author and poet Emily BUSTIN (1845-1923), whose works were published in various literary journals of the Victorian era. She was particularly known for her nature-inspired poetry and lived most of her life in the village of Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire.

While the BUSTIN surname is not among the most common in England, it has persisted throughout the centuries and can be found scattered across various regions of the country, particularly in the southwest and southeast. The name's endurance is a testament to its deep-rooted history and the contributions of its bearers to the cultural tapestry of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bustin

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

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

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