Explore the Family Name Boat
The meaning of Boat
1. Americanized form of North German and Dutch Both, itself a variant of Bothe. 2. English (Leicestershire): variant of Boot. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boat in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Boat" saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 67,725 in 2000, it fell to 77,788 in 2010, marking a 14.86% drop. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 272 in 2000 to 246 by 2010, indicating a 9.56% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of people named "Boat" per 100k of the population reduced by 20%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #77,788 | -14.86% |
| Count | 272 | 246 | -9.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boat
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity carrying the surname "Boat" dropped 13.90%, from 3.31% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White also fell by 4.71%, from 90.44% to 86.18%. However, there was a significant increase in the Black community, with a 49.90% rise from 5.15% in 2000 to 7.72% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community emerged with the surname "Boat" in 2010, registering a 2.44% presence. The figures for those identifying as two or more races, along with American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.44% | 86.18% | -4.71% |
| Black | 5.15% | 7.72% | 49.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.31% | 2.85% | -13.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |