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

Buyer, 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 Buyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buyer in America

Buyer is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buyer surname appeared 293 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 Buyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buyer 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 Buyer

The surname BUYER originated in England during the Middle Ages. It derives from the Old English word "bycgan," which means "to buy" or "to purchase." This surname likely emerged as an occupational name for someone involved in trade or commerce, such as a merchant or buyer of goods.

In medieval times, surnames were often used to distinguish people based on their professions or occupations. The BUYER surname may have been given to individuals who worked as buyers or traders, acquiring goods from various sources and selling them to others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BUYER surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1230, where a person named Robert le Buyer is mentioned. These rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, providing insights into the surnames and occupations of individuals during that period.

The BUYER surname also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. In these rolls, a person named John le Buyer is listed, suggesting the surname's prevalence in different regions of England.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the BUYER surname. One example is Robert Buyer (c. 1510-1589), an English Protestant reformer and clergyman who served as the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent figure with the BUYER surname was Henry Buyer (1642-1724), an English mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1666.

In the 18th century, William Buyer (1728-1804) was a renowned English painter and engraver. He is best known for his landscapes and portraits, some of which are housed in prestigious collections like the Tate Gallery in London.

The BUYER surname can also be found in historical records from Scotland. One notable example is John Buyer (1764-1839), a Scottish merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Glasgow through his charitable works and donations.

Finally, in the 19th century, Charles Buyer (1836-1901) was an English architect and surveyor. He designed several notable buildings in London, including the Grosvenor Hotel and the Royal Masonic School for Boys in Bushey.

While the BUYER surname has its roots in England and Scotland, it has spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buyer

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

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

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