Explore the Family Name Bodoh
The meaning of Bodoh
Altered form of French Beaudoin. Compare Bodeau.
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How common is the last name Bodoh in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bodoh has seen a slight rise in its rank and count between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name improved from 55,237 to 54,864, showing a change of 0.68 percent. Moreover, the count of individuals carrying this surname also increased by 7.76 percent, from 348 to 375 during this decade. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #54,864 | 0.68% |
| Count | 348 | 375 | 7.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodoh
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a minor shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Bodoh. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.44 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, rising from 2.01 percent to 2.67 percent. The percentage of white individuals decreased slightly from 95.40 percent to 92.00 percent. The Hispanic population saw an introduction in 2010, with 2.93 percent identifying as such, while American Indian and Alaskan Native also emerged with 1.33 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 92% | -3.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 2.67% | 32.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |