Explore the Family Name Boase
The meaning of Boase
1. Jewish: variant of Boas 1. 2. English (Cornwall): variant of Boas 2. 3. Indian: variant of Bose 4. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Subhas.
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How common is the last name Boase in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Boase" decreased slightly in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from being the 59,293rd most popular surname to 60,790th, a change of -2.52%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname "Boase" increased by 3.76%, from 319 in 2000 to 331 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 also experienced a decrease of -8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #60,790 | -2.52% |
| Count | 319 | 331 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boase
The Decennial U.S. Census data for ethnic identity associated with the surname "Boase" shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (92.16%), followed by Hispanic (3.76%), with 2.19% identifying as Two or more races. By 2010, while White remained the predominant ethnicity at 87.01%, there was a significant increase of individuals identifying as Black (4.83%) and a modest growth in those identifying as Hispanic (5.44%). The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races saw a slight decrease to 2.11%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.16% | 87.01% | -5.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 5.44% | 44.68% |
| Black | 0% | 4.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.11% | -3.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |