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

Buth, 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 Buth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buth in America

Buth is the 24890th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buth surname appeared 999 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 Buth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buth 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 Buth

The surname Buth has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the German word "Butt," which refers to a large cask or barrel used for storing liquids such as wine or beer. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as an occupational surname to someone who worked as a cooper or barrel maker.

One of the earliest known references to the name Buth can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg in 1587, where a Hans Buth is mentioned as a resident of the city. In the 17th century, the name appears in various records across the German states, with variations in spelling such as Buth, Butt, and Buthe.

The Buth name has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the late 18th century, Johann Buth (1733-1807) was a renowned German painter known for his landscapes and portraits. Another notable figure was Karl Buth (1809-1875), a German educator and author who wrote several textbooks on mathematics and science.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Buth can be found in various historical records across Europe. In 1842, a Johann Buth is listed as a resident of the town of Elberfeld, which is now part of the city of Wuppertal in Germany. Around the same time, a family by the name of Buth is recorded as living in the village of Rosendahl, near the city of Coesfeld in the Westphalia region of Germany.

One particularly interesting individual with the surname Buth was Wilhelm Buth (1869-1944), a German architect and urban planner who was involved in the design and construction of several notable buildings and public spaces in Berlin during the early 20th century. His most famous work is the Viktoriastadt housing development, which was completed in 1919 and is considered a significant example of early modernist architecture in Germany.

Another notable figure with the Buth surname was Hans Buth (1915-1997), a German-born artist and sculptor who emigrated to the United States after World War II. He is best known for his large-scale public sculptures, many of which can be found in cities across the United States, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

While the surname Buth may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, its history and origins can be traced back to the 16th century, with various notable individuals bearing the name throughout the centuries. The name's association with the cooper's trade and the production of barrels and casks adds an interesting layer to its etymology and significance in German cultural history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buth

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Buth, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!