Explore the Family Name Bochner
The meaning of Bochner
Jewish (from Poland and Ukraine): habitational name for someone from a place called Bochnia. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Mandel, Benzion, Chaskel, Mordechai, Naftali, Schlomo, Shalom, Shimon. German Kurt, Gerhard, Hans.
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How common is the last name Bochner in the United States?
The surname Bochner saw a slight decrease in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census, with its rank falling from 44,997 to 45,653, a change of -1.46%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.23% during this period, from 449 to 468. This indicates that while the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -5.88%, the overall number of people bearing the surname Bochner rose.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #45,653 | -1.46% |
| Count | 449 | 468 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bochner
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Bochner identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase of 0.35% over the decade. There was also a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.34% to 1.50%, an increase of 11.94%. There were no reported changes in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This shows that the ethnicity associated with the Bochner surname is predominantly White, with a small but growing proportion identifying with multiple ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 97.44% | 0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.5% | 11.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |