Explore the Family Name Bodecker
The meaning of Bodecker
North German (Bödecker): occupational name for a cooper, a variant of Bödeker (see Boedeker). Compare Boedecker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bodecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bodecker saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 128,797, but by 2010, it dropped to rank 138,304, marking a change of -7.38. The frequency of individuals with this surname also decreased, albeit at a slower rate. In 2000, there were 122 people named Bodecker, while in 2010, this number barely changed, dropping to 121. This results in a -0.82 change. Consequently, the proportion of Bodeckers per 100k people fell by 20%, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #138,304 | -7.38% |
| Count | 122 | 121 | -0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodecker
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Bodecker surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as white. In 2000, a sizable 96.72% of Bodeckers identified as white, and although this percentage slightly declined to 95.87% in 2010, it still signifies an overwhelming majority. There was no recorded change in the percentage of Bodeckers who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Furthermore, no Bodeckers identified as belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.87% | -0.88% |
| 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% |