Explore the Family Name Boam
The meaning of Boam
1. English (now most common in Derbyshire): possibly a variant of Boon. 2. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch and North German Boom.
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How common is the last name Boam in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boam has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 85,643rd most common surname and this number improved to 84,748th place by 2010, showing a 1.05% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going up by 8.87% to a total of 221. However, in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of -12.5%, dropping from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #84,748 | 1.05% |
| Count | 203 | 221 | 8.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boam
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Boam identified as White, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of individuals with this surname were White. The percentage decreased slightly from 98.03% in 2000 to 97.29% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, there was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 97.29% | -0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |