2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Butzine
A variant spelling of the German surname "Butzing" denoting a resident of a small village or hamlet.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Butzine. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Butzine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Butzine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Butzine, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Butzine
The surname Butzine has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "butzen," which means "to strike" or "to beat." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, referring to a person who worked as a blacksmith or metalworker.
In the medieval period, surnames were often derived from a person's occupation, place of origin, or a distinguishing physical characteristic. The name Butzine likely originated in the region of Bavaria or the Rhineland, where German metalworking and blacksmithing industries were prominent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Butzine can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dating back to 1587. These records mention a Hans Butzine, who was a blacksmith by trade.
Another notable early reference to the name Butzine comes from the 17th century. In 1632, during the Thirty Years' War, a soldier named Johann Butzine is mentioned in the military records of the Imperial Army of the Holy Roman Empire.
In the 18th century, the name Butzine appeared in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. One notable figure from this period was Karl Butzine (1721-1798), a renowned clockmaker from the city of Augsburg, known for his intricate and precise timepieces.
As the centuries progressed, the Butzine surname spread across Europe and beyond. In the 19th century, a prominent individual bearing this name was Friedrich Butzine (1841-1912), a German architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the development of several cities in the Ruhr region of Germany.
Another noteworthy figure was Johanna Butzine (1876-1957), a German educator and advocate for women's rights. She played a significant role in establishing educational opportunities for women in the early 20th century.
While the surname Butzine is not among the most common in Germany or other parts of the world, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the metalworking and blacksmithing traditions of medieval Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Butzine
Among Census respondents with the surname Butzine, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Butzine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Butzine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 4
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Butzine
Butzine appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+10 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 53 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-27 bearers (-21.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 23,064 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+8.5%) | Up 53 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -27 bearers (-21.1%) | Down 23,064 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Butzine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,206 | #155,270 | -17.4% |
| Count | 128 | 101 | -21.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Butzine bearers went from 128 to 101 (-21.1% change). The surname moved down 23,064 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #155,270.
FAQ
Butzine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Butzine?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Butzine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Butzine?
Butzine ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Butzine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Butzine.
Has Butzine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Butzine went from 128 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 27 (-21.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Butzine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Butzine, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Butzine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Butzine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Hispanic (4.0%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Butzine (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Butzine mean?
A variant spelling of the German surname "Butzing" denoting a resident of a small village or hamlet. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Butzine (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Butzine?
You can see how many people have the last name Butzine on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.