Explore the Family Name Bodie
The meaning of Bodie
1. Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Boddy or Body. Compare Boddie. 2. Variant of Bodi 6, a surname of French origin (see Beaudin 2).
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How common is the last name Bodie in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bodie has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bodie was ranked 12,213 in popularity and had a count of 2,339. By 2010, the rank had improved to 11,863 and the count had risen to 2,640, marking a growth of 2.87% in rank and 12.87% in count. The proportion of people with the Bodie surname per 100,000 also slightly increased from 0.87 to 0.89 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,213 | #11,863 | 2.87% |
| Count | 2,339 | 2,640 | 12.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.89 | 2.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodie
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bodie diversified between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the White population represented 79.39% in 2000 and declined to 77.35% in 2010, other ethnicities saw significant increases. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname rose dramatically by 152.38%, from 0.21% to 0.53%. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 60.58%, from 1.37% to 2.20%. The Hispanic representation also grew by 62.44%, from 2.05% to 3.33%. The Black population decreased slightly from 15.95% to 15.19%, and the category of two or more races saw a growth of 35.92%, from 1.03% to 1.40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.39% | 77.35% | -2.57% |
| Black | 15.95% | 15.19% | -4.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.33% | 62.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.37% | 2.2% | 60.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.4% | 35.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.21% | 0.53% | 152.38% |