UK surname
An occupational surname denoting a maker of bushes or shrubs.
In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Busler surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 7, ranked #37,967, down from #31,451 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St George in the East, Warehorne, Orlestone and Doncaster. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Busler is 304 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 53.3%.
1881 census count
15
Ranked #31,451
Modern count
7
2016, ranked #37,967
Peak year
1891
304 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Busler surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Busler surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 26 | #28,667 |
| 1861 | historical | 289 | #8,711 |
| 1881 | historical | 15 | #31,451 |
| 1891 | historical | 304 | #11,005 |
| 1901 | historical | 12 | #32,772 |
| 1911 | historical | 20 | #31,288 |
| 1997 | modern | 12 | #36,785 |
| 1998 | modern | 7 | #37,533 |
| 1999 | modern | 8 | #37,367 |
| 2000 | modern | 8 | #37,264 |
| 2001 | modern | 8 | #37,124 |
| 2002 | modern | 8 | #37,206 |
| 2003 | modern | 7 | #37,397 |
| 2004 | modern | 5 | #37,830 |
| 2005 | modern | 3 | #38,312 |
| 2006 | modern | 3 | #38,334 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 6 | #37,883 |
| 2009 | modern | 6 | #37,953 |
| 2010 | modern | 8 | #37,769 |
| 2011 | modern | 8 | #37,737 |
| 2012 | modern | 7 | #37,854 |
| 2013 | modern | 8 | #37,767 |
| 2014 | modern | 9 | #37,679 |
| 2015 | modern | 9 | #37,684 |
| 2016 | modern | 7 | #37,967 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St George in the East, Warehorne, Orlestone, Doncaster, St John Westminster and Nottingham St Mary. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St George in the East | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | Warehorne, Orlestone | Kent |
| 3 | Doncaster | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 4 | St John Westminster | London (West Districts) |
| 5 | Nottingham St Mary | Nottinghamshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Busler surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Busler, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Busler surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Busler household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Busler is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Busler is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Busler, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Busler originates from Germany and is believed to have first emerged in the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "buosunari," which translates to "mender" or "patcher," likely referring to an occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Busler can be found in the Nuremberg tax rolls of 1384, where a certain Hans Busler is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was Johannes Busler, a Protestant reformer born in Oldenburg, Germany, around 1520. He played a significant role in the spread of Reformation teachings in the area.
The Busler surname also has roots in the town of Büslingen, located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Some records indicate that the name may have originated from this particular place name, with the earliest known Buslers hailing from this region.
In the 17th century, a man named Johann Busler (1630-1698) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in the city of Augsburg, contributing to the town's reputation as a center for intricate timepiece craftsmanship.
Another notable figure was Friedrich Busler (1775-1842), a German philosopher and educator who worked as a professor at the University of Göttingen. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy had a significant impact during his time.
Moving into the 19th century, Carl Busler (1815-1892) was a prominent German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Berliner Rathaus (Berlin City Hall) and the Reichstaggebäude (Imperial Diet Building).
While the Busler surname is primarily associated with Germany, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the German regions mentioned above.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Busler surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cheshire leads with 8 Buslers recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.81x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 8 | 24.81x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 1.37x |
| Berkshire | 1 | 9.12x |
| Kent | 1 | 2.01x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 2.03x |
| Surrey | 1 | 1.41x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 2.71x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birkenhead in Cheshire leads with 8 Buslers recorded in 1881 and an index of 311.28x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead | 8 | 311.28x |
| Bethnal Green London | 2 | 31.50x |
| Bermondsey | 1 | 22.99x |
| Handsworth | 1 | 81.97x |
| Leamington Priors | 1 | 109.89x |
| Margate St John Baptist | 1 | 109.89x |
| Reading St Mary | 1 | 113.64x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Busler surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Busler surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Busler households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 4 |
| Carman | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Housemaid | 1 |
| Ladies Maid | 1 |
| Stripper | 1 |
| Upholsteress & Dressmaker | 1 |
| Wheelwright Joiner | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 15 people were recorded with the Busler surname. That placed it at #31,451 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 7 in 2016. That gives Busler a modern rank of #37,967.
An occupational surname denoting a maker of bushes or shrubs.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Busler bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.