Explore the Family Name Boedeker
The meaning of Boedeker
North German (mainly Bödeker): occupational name for a cooper, from Middle Low German bodeker, bödeker, an agent derivative of bodek, budik ‘vat, barrel’. The surname Bödeker is also found in the Netherlands. Compare Bodeker and also Boddicker, Boedecker, Boedicker, and Boeker 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Fritz, Dietrich, Heinz, Hermann, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Boedeker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boedeker's popularity had a very minor decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,832nd in popularity and slipped slightly to rank 21,926th by 2010, showing a change of -0.43. The count of people with the Boedeker surname increased by 6.67% from 1,110 to 1,184 over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly from 0.41 to 0.4, representing a change of -2.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,832 | #21,926 | -0.43% |
| Count | 1,110 | 1,184 | 6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.4 | -2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boedeker
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts for those with the surname Boedeker between 2000 and 2010. There was no record of any Asian/Pacific Islander heritage in 2000, but by 2010 this number rose to 0.51%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased, moving from 0.9% to 1.35%, marking a 50% increase. The percentage of individuals with the Boedeker surname identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.39% to 95.95%. Similarly, the Hispanic representation within this group rose significantly, witnessing a 118.52% increase from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. The Black population with this surname fell to zero in 2010, from 0.45% in 2000. There were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives reported in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 95.95% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.77% | 118.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.35% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |