Explore the Family Name Bodon
The meaning of Bodon
1. Hungarian: probably from a derivative of a personal name like Boda or Bodó, Hungarian pet forms of some Slavic name such as Budimir, Budislav (see Buda 3). 2. Polish (Bodoń); Slovak (rarely Bodoň): derivative of the Polish verb bość (1 sg. bodę), Slovak bodať ‘to gore, to prick’, or from the German personal name Bodo. In Poland, the bearers of this surname live almost exclusively in Czarnków-Trzcianka County in Greater Poland Voivodeship. 3. Spanish (Bodón): topographic name from bodón ‘winter pond or pool’, or a habitational name from El Bodón (Salamanca), a place called with this word.
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How common is the last name Bodon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bodon saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,208 and by 2010, its rank had improved to 64,721. This change reflects a 15.07% rise in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 235 to 307, marking a significant 30.64% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of the US population carrying this surname per 100k also rose from 0.09 to 0.1, an 11.11% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #64,721 | 15.07% |
| Count | 235 | 307 | 30.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodon
In terms of ethnic identity, most people with the surname Bodon identified as Hispanic, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This group increased slightly from 77.87% in 2000 to 78.83% in 2010. Those who identified as White decreased from 18.3% to 14.98%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname saw a growth of 20.13%, although still a small portion at 3.58% in 2010. For the first time in 2010, there were also individuals who identified with two or more races. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.87% | 78.83% | 1.23% |
| White | 18.3% | 14.98% | -18.14% |
| Black | 2.98% | 3.58% | 20.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |