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

Buysse, 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 Buysse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buysse in America

Buysse is the 36585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buysse surname appeared 611 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 Buysse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buysse 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 Buysse

The surname Buysse has its origins in Belgium, particularly in the Flemish region, and dates back several centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "buis," which means "pipe" or "tube." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations involving pipes, such as pipe-making or plumbing.

In the Middle Ages, many surnames emerged from occupations, and Buysse likely followed a similar pattern. Some historical records indicate that the surname was present in Flanders as early as the 14th century, though its exact origins remain uncertain.

One of the earliest known references to the name Buysse can be found in the archives of the city of Ghent, where a certain Jan Buysse was mentioned in a document dated 1432. This document records a land transaction involving Jan Buysse, providing a glimpse into the lives of those bearing this surname in medieval times.

Another notable historical figure with the surname Buysse was Pieter Buysse, a Flemish writer who lived from 1865 to 1939. He was a prominent figure in the Flemish literary movement and is particularly known for his novel "Het Verloren Paradijs" (The Lost Paradise), which explored themes of rural life and societal changes.

In the 16th century, the name Buysse appears to have been concentrated in the regions of West and East Flanders, as evidenced by various records and documents from that era. The spelling of the name also varied slightly, with variations like "Buyse" and "Buys" being encountered in some historical records.

One intriguing connection to the name Buysse can be found in the village of Buis-les-Baronnies, located in the Drôme department of southeastern France. While the village's name may be coincidental, it is possible that there could be a link between the surname Buysse and this place name, given the geographical proximity to the Flemish regions.

Among other notable individuals bearing the surname Buysse throughout history are:

1. Camille Buysse (1859-1932), a Belgian painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
2. Cyriel Buysse (1859-1932), a Flemish novelist and short story writer, considered one of the most important figures in Flemish literature.
3. Edmond Buysse (1899-1976), a Belgian clergyman who served as the Bishop of Bruges from 1952 to 1976.
4. Gaston Buysse (1879-1956), a Belgian Olympic cyclist who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.
5. Henri Buysse (1877-1938), a Belgian architect known for his Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs.

While the surname Buysse may have humble origins, it has left an indelible mark on various aspects of history, from literature and art to sports and religion, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buysse

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

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

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