Explore the Family Name Boatfield
The meaning of Boatfield
English (Devon): habitational name from Boatfield near East Leigh in Coldridge, or possibly Bootfield Wood in Burrington.
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How common is the last name Boatfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boatfield has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 93,427 in 2000, it slipped to a rank of 100,791 ten years later, representing a drop of 7.88%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased from 182 to 179 over the same period, a reduction of 1.65%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Boatfield surname per 100,000 people dropped by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #100,791 | -7.88% |
| Count | 182 | 179 | -1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boatfield
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Boatfield surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there was little change between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 95.60% in 2000 to 96.65% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, which saw a minor increase from 2.75% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Also, no individuals reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 96.65% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 2.79% | 1.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |