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

Buu, 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 Buu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buu in America

Buu is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buu surname appeared 176 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 Buu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buu 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 Buu

The surname "BUU" is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Middle Dutch word "buu," which meant a small bay or cove. The name was likely first used to identify individuals who lived near such geographical features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BUU" can be found in the Dutch census records of 1598, where a Willem BUU is listed as a resident of the town of Haarlem. Another early reference comes from the baptismal records of the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam, which mention a Jan BUU in 1612.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Europe. A notable figure from this period is Hans BUU, a German merchant who traded in spices and textiles between Hamburg and the Dutch Republic. He was born in 1637 and died in 1702.

The "BUU" surname is also found in some historical documents from the British Isles. For instance, the Domesday Book of 1086 includes a reference to a landowner named Aelfric BUU in the county of Sussex. However, it is uncertain whether this is directly related to the Dutch name or a separate derivation.

During the 18th century, the name "BUU" became more widespread across Europe. One notable individual from this time was the Dutch painter Pieter BUU (1714-1781), who was known for his landscape and still life works. Another was the French philosopher and writer, Jean-Baptiste BUU (1738-1815), who was a prominent figure during the Enlightenment.

In the 19th century, the name "BUU" continued to be found across various parts of Europe. One example is the German composer and organist, Friedrich BUU (1826-1897), who was known for his church music compositions. Another is the British explorer and naturalist, Robert BUU (1848-1914), who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions.

As the name "BUU" has spread over time, it has also acquired various alternative spellings and place name associations. Some of these include Buu, Buue, Buuw, and Buhue, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buu

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

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

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