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

Buzbee, 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 Buzbee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buzbee in America

Buzbee is the 22113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buzbee surname appeared 1,170 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 Buzbee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buzbee 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 Buzbee

The surname Buzbee is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bus" meaning a bush, and "byr" meaning a dwelling or settlement, suggesting that the name's earliest bearers lived in or near a bushy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Buzbee can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Busbee, a variant spelling of the modern surname.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Buzbee appeared in various manorial records and charters from counties such as Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. Spellings like Busbey, Busbye, and Buzebie were common during this period, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings in medieval times.

Notable historical figures bearing the Buzbee surname include Sir Richard Buzbee (1557-1619), a prominent merchant and Member of Parliament during the reign of Elizabeth I. Another notable figure was John Buzbee (1650-1723), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.

In the 17th century, the Buzbee family established themselves in the county of Warwickshire, where they owned several estates and manors. One of their ancestral homes, Buzbee Hall, still stands today and is recognized as a significant historical landmark.

The 18th century saw the rise of William Buzbee (1712-1787), a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile trade. He was known for his charitable contributions to various educational institutions and hospitals in his hometown of Birmingham.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Buzbee (1780-1855), a renowned author and poet who gained recognition for her romantic novels and poems. Her works were widely popular during the Regency era and influenced many writers of her time.

Throughout history, the Buzbee surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, scholars, clergymen, and writers. While the name may have evolved in spelling over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the bushy settlements of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buzbee

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

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

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