Explore the Family Name Boebel
The meaning of Boebel
German (Böbel): see Bobel. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Ottmar.
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How common is the last name Boebel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boebel has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 86,992 in 2000 to 90,853 in 2010, representing a change of -4.44%. However, despite the fall in ranking, the actual count of people with the Boebel surname increased slightly by 2.01%, from 199 in 2000 to 203 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.07 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #90,853 | -4.44% |
| Count | 199 | 203 | 2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boebel
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Boebel identify as White. In 2000, this was 99% of all Boebels, dropping slightly to 96.06% by 2010. In the same period, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within the Boebel family, increasing from 0% to 2.46%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.06% | -2.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |