Explore the Family Name Bockenstedt
The meaning of Bockenstedt
German: habitational name from a small place or farm named Bockerstede in the former principality of Oldenburg, now Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Bockenstedt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bockenstedt's popularity has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,090th and slightly decreased to the 57,234th spot in 2010, a change of -0.25%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 334 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.12 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #57,234 | -0.25% |
| Count | 334 | 356 | 6.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bockenstedt
The ethnicity distribution for Bockenstedt, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with the percentage dropping slightly from 99.10% in 2000 to 98.31% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Bockenstedt surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in both 2000 and 2010. The number of those identifying with two or more ethnicities also remained at zero during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 98.31% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |