Explore the Family Name Bodenheimer
The meaning of Bodenheimer
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of several places in the Rhineland called Bodenheim. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Fritzi, Hans, Kurt, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Bodenheimer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bodenheimer has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,298th, but by 2010, it had climbed to 28,001st position, representing a change of 1.05%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 795 to 856 during the same period, showing an increase of 7.67%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.29 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,298 | #28,001 | 1.05% |
| Count | 795 | 856 | 7.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodenheimer
When looking at the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Bodenheimer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.49% of those with this surname identified as White, though this figure slightly fell to 96.85% in 2010. During the same period, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic, accounting for 1.64% and 1.05% of the surname holders respectively in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 96.85% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |