Explore the Family Name Bodman
The meaning of Bodman
1. English: from Middle English bode ‘messenger’ + man ‘man, servant’ (Old English boda ‘messenger’ or (ge)bod ‘message’ + mann), hence an occupational name denoting a messenger or the servant of a messenger. 2. Americanized form of German Bodmann, a variant of Bodemann (see Bodeman). 3. Jewish (from Belarus): occupational name for the keeper of a bathhouse, from Yiddish bod ‘bathhouse’ + man ‘man’.
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How common is the last name Bodman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bodman has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 39,756 in popularity and increased to 41,359 by 2010, indicating a change of -4.03. Despite this shift in rank, the actual count of people with this surname marginally increased from 520 in 2000 to 526 in 2010, which is a 1.15% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.26%, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #41,359 | -4.03% |
| Count | 520 | 526 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodman
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Bodman identified as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. This demographic saw a minor decrease from 96.92% in 2000 to 94.68% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 35.71%, moving from 1.54% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. Notably, the census began recording a Hispanic presence within this surname group in 2010, accounting for 2.28% of individuals, where no record existed in 2000. As for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, there were no recorded changes during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 94.68% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.09% | 35.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |