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

Buta, 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 Buta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buta in America

Buta is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buta surname appeared 212 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 Buta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buta 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 Buta

The surname BUTA is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is thought to derive from the Slavic word "buta," which translates to "boot" or "footwear." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade related to bootmaking or cobbling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BUTA surname can be found in the Akty Grodzkie, a collection of legal documents from the 16th century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In these records, a certain Jan Buta is mentioned as a resident of the town of Lviv (now in Ukraine) in the year 1582.

In the 17th century, the BUTA name appears in various parish registers and census records across the Polish-Lithuanian territories. For example, a Marcin Buta is listed as a landowner in the village of Wieliczka near Krakow in 1623.

As the name spread across Eastern Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Buta, Butah, and Butas. These variations can be found in historical documents from different regions, reflecting local linguistic and cultural influences.

One notable historical figure bearing the BUTA surname was Andrzej Buta (1673-1736), a Polish military officer who served during the Great Northern War against Sweden. He achieved the rank of Colonel and was recognized for his bravery in several battles.

Another individual of note was Franciszek Buta (1809-1877), a Polish painter and art teacher who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. His works were exhibited in several galleries across Europe during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the BUTA name also appears in records from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, particularly in the regions of Galicia and Bukovina (now parts of Ukraine and Romania). One example is Iwan Buta (1825-1891), a Ukrainian writer and poet who published several collections of folk tales and verses.

Moving into the 20th century, a prominent figure was Konstanty Buta (1901-1976), a Polish architect and urban planner. He was involved in the reconstruction and rebuilding efforts in Warsaw after World War II and designed several notable buildings in the city.

Another notable BUTA was Oleksandr Buta (1920-2005), a Ukrainian artist and sculptor. His works, often inspired by traditional Ukrainian folk art, can be found in museums and public spaces throughout Ukraine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buta

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

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

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