Explore the Family Name Bockelman
The meaning of Bockelman
Americanized form of North German Bockelmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bockelman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bockelman experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 23,884th in 2000, it dropped to 24,517th by 2010, representing a 2.65% decrease in rank. Nevertheless, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname saw a small increase of 3.34% from 987 in 2000 to 1,020 in 2010. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, there was a -5.41% change, indicating a drop from 0.37 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,884 | #24,517 | -2.65% |
| Count | 987 | 1,020 | 3.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bockelman
Discussing ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of Bockelman bearers identified as White, with a slight decrease from 96.35% in 2000 to 95.20% in 2010. There were no recorded bearers of the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, those identifying as being of Hispanic ethnicity rose by 25.58%, from 1.72% to 2.16%. Similarly, those identifying as Black saw a 27.87% increase, though still remaining under 1% of all Bockelmans. Individuals claiming two or more races also increased by 56.79%, albeit from a small base of 0.81% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 95.2% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.16% | 25.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.27% | 56.79% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0.78% | 27.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |