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

vonBusch, 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 vonBusch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of vonBusch in America

vonBusch is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The vonBusch surname appeared 129 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 vonBusch.

The history of the last name vonBusch

The surname VONBUSCH is of German origin, originating in the late medieval period around the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old German words "von" meaning "from" and "busch" meaning "bush" or "thicket." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to denote someone who lived near or came from a wooded area or a place with dense vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VONBUSCH can be found in the Hirsauer Codex, a 12th-century manuscript from the Hirsau Abbey in Germany. The name appears in various forms, such as "von dem Busche" and "von Busch," indicating that the spelling had not been standardized at the time.

The VONBUSCH surname is closely associated with the town of Büschfeld, located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of western Germany. Historical records show that a family by the name of VONBUSCH resided in this area as early as the 15th century, and the town's name may have been derived from the surname itself.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the VONBUSCH surname was Johann VONBUSCH (1521-1589), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and served as a pastor in various cities across Germany.

Another prominent individual was Wilhelm VONBUSCH (1674-1743), a German historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of the Palatinate region. His works, such as "Historisch-geographische Beschreibung des Rheinstroms" (Historical and Geographical Description of the Rhine River), provide valuable insights into the cultural and social life of the time.

In the 19th century, Friedrich VONBUSCH (1813-1882) was a renowned German architect known for his work on various churches and public buildings in cities like Cologne and Bonn. He was heavily influenced by the Gothic revival architectural movement and contributed significantly to the restoration and preservation of historical buildings.

Another notable figure was Emilie VONBUSCH (1867-1945), a German children's book author and illustrator. Her books, such as "Der kleine Häwelmann" (The Little Häwelmann), became beloved classics and were widely popular among German children and families.

The VONBUSCH surname can also be found in historical records from other German-speaking regions, including Austria and Switzerland, indicating that the name had spread across different areas over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name vonBusch

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

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 vonBusch 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.

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

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