Explore the Family Name Bodette
The meaning of Bodette
Altered form of French Beaudet. Compare Beaudette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bodette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bodette has seen a slight decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell by nearly 3 percent from 70,473 in 2000 to 72,568 in 2010, while the count increased marginally by 3.47 percent from 259 to 268 people. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #72,568 | -2.97% |
| Count | 259 | 268 | 3.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodette
Regarding the ethnic identity linked with the surname Bodette, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority were identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a 1.47 percent decrease in this category over the decade. Notably, the category of Black appeared in 2010 with 1.87 percent, which wasn't present in 2000. There were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year, and likewise, no records of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.84% | 97.39% | -1.47% |
| Black | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |