Explore the Family Name Bodily
The meaning of Bodily
English (Northamptonshire): perhaps a variant of Baddeley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bodily in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bodily has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 18,209 and rose to 17,097 by 2010, a change of 6.11 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,409 to 1,660 during this period, marking a significant growth of 17.81 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.52 to 0.56, which represents a 7.69 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,209 | #17,097 | 6.11% |
| Count | 1,409 | 1,660 | 17.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.56 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodily
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Bodily surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While no Asian/Pacific Islander representation was recorded in 2000, there was a small percentage (0.60) in 2010. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 43.40 percent during this period. The majority of individuals with the Bodily surname identify as White, though this percentage slightly declined from 96.88 percent in 2000 to 95.96 percent in 2010. Additionally, there were increases in Hispanic and Black representation, with changes of 64.46 percent and 47.37 percent respectively. No American Indian and Alaskan Native representation was reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 95.96% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.99% | 64.46% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0.84% | 47.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0.6% | -43.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |