Explore the Family Name Boarman
The meaning of Boarman
1. English: variant of Bowerman. 2. Perhaps also an altered form of German Bormann.
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How common is the last name Boarman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boarman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Boarman was ranked 24,083rd in popularity with 977 individuals bearing that name, equivalent to 0.36 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had dropped to the 27,804th rank. The total count of people named Boarman also decreased by 11.57% to 864, which represents 0.29 people per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,083 | #27,804 | -15.45% |
| Count | 977 | 864 | -11.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.29 | -19.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boarman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over time for those bearing the Boarman surname. While the majority still identified as White (93.87% in 2010, down slightly from 94.88% in 2000), there were increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and with two or more races. The percentage of Boarmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.92% to 1.39%, while those reporting two or more races grew from 1.23% to 1.97%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black individuals with the Boarman surname decreased slightly from 2.35% to 2.20%. Also, in 2010, some Boarmans reported Hispanic ethnicity for the first time, while none identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 93.87% | -1.06% |
| Black | 2.35% | 2.2% | -6.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.97% | 60.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 1.39% | 51.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |