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

Buza, 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 Buza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buza in America

Buza is the 29604th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buza surname appeared 796 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 Buza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buza 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 Buza

The surname BUZA is of Polish origin, originating in the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "buza", meaning "arrogance" or "boastfulness". This name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who exhibited these traits.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname BUZA can be found in historical records from the region of Lesser Poland, particularly in the towns of Krakow and Tarnow. Some of the earliest known bearers of this name include Jan Buza (born around 1530) and Maciej Buza (born around 1545), both of whom were mentioned in municipal records from Krakow.

In the 17th century, the name BUZA began to spread to other parts of Poland, including the regions of Silesia and Masovia. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Buzia" or "Buzya", reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable bearer of the BUZA surname was Stanislaw Buza (1670-1740), a Polish nobleman and landowner from the Lublin region. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his patronage of the arts.

In the 18th century, the name BUZA was also found in the historical records of the town of Kielce, where a family of that surname owned a prominent bakery and flour mill. One member of this family, Andrzej Buza (1725-1798), was a respected baker and philanthropist who donated funds for the construction of a local church.

Another notable individual with the surname BUZA was Jakub Buza (1805-1872), a Polish writer and journalist who lived in the city of Poznan during the 19th century. He was known for his contributions to the Polish literary scene and his advocacy for Polish independence.

While the surname BUZA is relatively uncommon outside of Poland, it has been carried by individuals to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its origins and historical roots can be traced back to the Polish lands of Central Europe, where it has been a part of the cultural and linguistic landscape for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buza

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

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

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