Explore the Family Name Bobzien
The meaning of Bobzien
German: habitational name from either of two places in Mecklenburg called Bobzin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bobzien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bobzien saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,671st in popularity nationwide, dropping to 50,771st by 2010. This represents a change of -2.21%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname rose slightly from 397 in 2000 to 411 in 2010, a growth of 3.53%. The proportion of people with the Bobzien surname per 100,000 decreased by 6.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #50,771 | -2.21% |
| Count | 397 | 411 | 3.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bobzien
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of people with the Bobzien surname identified as white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this figure stood at 96.73%, decreasing slightly to 95.38% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. However, there was a small percentage (1.76%) who identified with two or more races in 2000, but this dropped to zero by 2010. The proportions of those identifying as Hispanic and Black were zero in 2000 but saw increases to 1.46% and 1.70% respectively by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.38% | -1.4% |
| Black | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |