Explore the Family Name Bockover
The meaning of Bockover
Altered form of Bockoven, a surname of German or perhaps Dutch origin.
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How common is the last name Bockover in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bockover saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,939th most popular surname but slipped to 51,281th place in 2010, marking a decrease of almost 7%. The count of people with this surname also dropped slightly from 415 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, a decline of about 2.17%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bockover per 100k residents decreased by approximately 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #51,281 | -6.97% |
| Count | 415 | 406 | -2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bockover
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Bockover identified as White, with 95.18% in 2000 and 94.09% in 2010. There was a notable increase of those identifying with two or more races, growing by 31.36% over the decade. Meanwhile, the proportion of Bockovers identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained fairly stable at just under 2%. Notably, the census reported zero Bockovers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both years, while in 2010 some identified as Hispanic which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 94.09% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 2.22% | 31.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.93% | 1.97% | 2.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |