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

Butman, 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 Butman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Butman in America

Butman is the 46487th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Butman surname appeared 458 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 Butman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Butman 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 Butman

The surname Butman is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "butan" and "mann," meaning "outside man" or "outsider." It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, referring to someone who lived on the outskirts of a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Buteman." This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century in various parts of England.

In the 13th century, the name was often spelled as "Butteman" or "Boteman," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. During this time, the name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire.

Notable individuals with the surname Butman include:

1. Richard Butman (c. 1550-1620), an English merchant and landowner from Norfolk.
2. John Butman (1657-1715), a colonial settler in Massachusetts who established the Butman family in America.
3. Samuel Butman (1768-1848), an American soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War.
4. Mary Butman (1810-1888), an American educator and pioneer in the field of women's education.
5. Henry Butman (1855-1932), a British architect known for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall.

The surname Butman has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Butman's Lane in Hertfordshire and Butman's Hill in Wiltshire. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname who lived or owned land in those areas.

While the name's popularity has waned over time, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames, carrying with it a unique history and connection to the country's medieval past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Butman

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

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

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