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

Buttimer, 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 Buttimer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buttimer in America

Buttimer is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buttimer surname appeared 216 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 Buttimer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buttimer 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 Buttimer

The surname Buttimer is of Irish origin, originating in the southern region of Ireland, particularly in the counties of Cork and Kerry. It is believed to have derived from the Irish Gaelic words "bóthar" meaning "road" and "mór" meaning "great" or "big." Thus, the name Buttimer likely referred to someone who lived near a significant or prominent road.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Buttimer can be traced back to the 16th century in various Irish parish records and historical documents. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Buttimer, who was born in County Cork around 1550 and served as a local magistrate.

In the 17th century, the Buttimer name appeared in the Irish Rebellion of 1641, with several members of the family reportedly taking part in the uprising against English rule. One notable figure was Patrick Buttimer, a captain in the Irish Confederate Army, who fought valiantly in several battles before being captured and executed in 1649.

The Buttimer family played a significant role in the preservation of Irish culture and language during the 18th and 19th centuries. Michael Buttimer (1772-1847), a renowned Irish scholar and poet, made invaluable contributions to the study and promotion of the Irish language through his writings and teachings.

As the Buttimer family spread throughout Ireland, various spelling variations emerged, including Buttimore, Butimer, and Buttoman. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the anglicization of the name by English record-keepers.

One of the most prominent figures in Irish history bearing the Buttimer name was James Buttimer (1860-1932), a prominent politician and member of the Irish Parliamentary Party. He served as a Member of Parliament for South Kerry from 1900 to 1918 and played a crucial role in the Irish Home Rule movement.

Another notable individual with the Buttimer surname was Mary Buttimer (1892-1978), an Irish revolutionary and activist. She was a member of the Irish Citizens Army and participated in the Easter Rising of 1916, a pivotal event in the Irish struggle for independence.

While the surname Buttimer is not among the most common in Ireland, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the country's cultural and political landscape. The name has been carried by scholars, poets, politicians, and revolutionaries, all of whom have contributed to shaping Ireland's fascinating heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buttimer

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

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

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