Explore the Family Name Boedecker
The meaning of Boedecker
North German (mainly Bödecker): variant of Bödeker (see Boedeker). Compare Bodecker.
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How common is the last name Boedecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boedecker has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 46,000 and decreased to 48,800 in 2010, marking a change of -6.09. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 437 in 2000 to 432 in 2010, representing a minimal change of -1.14. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 6.25 during this period, from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #48,800 | -6.09% |
| Count | 437 | 432 | -1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boedecker
In terms of the ethnicity associated with the surname Boedecker, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest ethnic group is White, with 94.97% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 94.44% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no presence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 these groups made up 1.62% each of the Boedecker surname bearers. The Hispanic representation also saw growth during this period, increasing from 1.37% to 1.62%. However, those identifying with two or more races disappeared completely from the 2.06% reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 94.44% | -0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.62% | 18.25% |
| Black | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |