Explore the Family Name Bodenhamer
The meaning of Bodenhamer
Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Bodenheimer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bodenhamer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bodenhamer saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, ranked at 23,191, it dropped to 24,890 by 2010, marking a 7.33% drop. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased during this period, with the count going from 1,027 to 999, a decline of 2.73%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 10.53%, from 0.38 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,191 | #24,890 | -7.33% |
| Count | 1,027 | 999 | -2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.34 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodenhamer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bodenhamer showed some interesting shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, remaining relatively stable at 95.91% in 2000 and 95.30% in 2010, showing a minor change of -0.64%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0.97% to 1.50%, marking a notable rise of 54.64%. Similarly, the Black ethnicity category experienced an increase from 1.46% to 1.70%, a growth of 16.44%. The group identifying with two or more races saw a reduction from 0.97% to 0.80%, a decrease of 17.53%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 95.3% | -0.64% |
| Black | 1.46% | 1.7% | 16.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.5% | 54.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0.8% | -17.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |