Explore the Family Name Bodi
The meaning of Bodi
1. Hungarian (Bódi): from a short form of Bódizsár, a variant of the personal name Boldizsár, Hungarian form of Baltazar. 2. Hungarian (Bódi): nickname from bódi ‘fat, rotund’, also ‘mad, crazy’. 3. Hungarian: possibly a habitational name for someone from a place called Bod in Heves County. 4. Italian (northern): patronymic or plural form of Bodo. 5. Italian (northern): in some cases, a habitational name from a place called Bodio in Varese province. 6. Altered form of French Canadian Beaudin 2. Compare Bodie. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Csilla, Istvan, Lajos, Sandor, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Bodi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bodi experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The name went from ranking 29,481 in 2000 to 31,873 in 2010, marking an 8.11% drop in ranking. The actual count of individuals with this surname similarly saw a decrease from 755 to 724, marking a 4.11% change. Accordingly, the proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.28 to 0.25, representing a 10.71% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #31,873 | -8.11% |
| Count | 755 | 724 | -4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bodi has seen some changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic increased significantly, at 70.55% and 88.64% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 2.85% from 94.83% to 92.13%. There was a small increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.19% to 1.24%, and the first appearance of Black representation within the Bodi surname was recorded in 2010, at 1.66%. No individuals reported their ethnic identity as American Indian and Alaskan Native for either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 92.13% | -2.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.46% | 2.49% | 70.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.49% | 88.64% |
| Black | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.24% | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |