Explore the Family Name Boche
The meaning of Boche
1. German: variant of Boch. 2. French: nickname for a hunchback, from Old French boce. Some characteristic forenames: German Hermann, Jurgen, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Boche in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boche saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,055 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to position 47,356, marking a 5.39% rise. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased during this period, from 393 to 448, a growth rate of approximately 13.99%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #47,356 | 5.39% |
| Count | 393 | 448 | 13.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boche
As for the ethnic distribution of the surname Boche, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was reported as zero or suppressed for privacy in both years, the White and Hispanic categories showed changes. The percentage of those who identify as White increased slightly from 68.45% in 2000 to 70.31% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased somewhat from 29.77% in 2000 to 28.13% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.45% | 70.31% | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 29.77% | 28.13% | -5.51% |
| 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% |