Explore the Family Name Bodo
The meaning of Bodo
1. Hungarian (Bodó): from Bodó, a derivative of the old Hungarian personal name Bod, or of a Slavic name based on the element bud ‘to inspire’ (see Buda 3). This surname is also found in Slovakia. 2. Polish; Slovak (mainly Boďo): perhaps from a pet form of the Old Slavic personal name Ostrobod, composed of the elements ostr (from the adjective ostrъ ‘sharp’) + bod (derivative of the verb bosti ‘to stab, to prick’). As a Polish name it may alternatively be a surname of German origin (see 3 below). 3. German: from the German personal name Bodo, a derivative of Old Saxon bodo ‘messenger, leader’. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine). 4. Italian: from the personal name Bodo of ancient Germanic origin (see 3 above). 5. French: variant of Bodeau. 6. Altered form of French Thibodeau. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Arpad, Sandor, Antal, Gabor, Imre, Kalman, Laszlo.
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How common is the last name Bodo in the United States?
The surname Bodo experienced a slight decrease in popularity in the U.S. from 2000 to 2010 according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 34,799 in commonness whereas by 2010, it fell to rank 35,395, marking a decline of approximately 1.71%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 614 in 2000 to 636 in 2010, indicating a growth of around 3.58%. Yet, when we look at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease of about 4.35%, with the proportion going down from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #35,395 | -1.71% |
| Count | 614 | 636 | 3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodo
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bodo between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although the percentage slightly decreased from 95.6% to 91.98%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a rise from 0.81% to 2.36%. Similarly, the Black demographic also saw an increase, moving from 1.79% to 3.30%. Meanwhile, a new category emerged in the 2010 census data, with 1.42% of individuals identifying as Hispanic. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races was reported in 2000 but was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 91.98% | -3.79% |
| Black | 1.79% | 3.3% | 84.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 2.36% | 191.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |