Explore the Family Name Boeger
The meaning of Boeger
North German (Böger): cognate of Boger. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Guenther, Hans, Helmut, Kurt, Willi.
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How common is the last name Boeger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boeger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,560 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 41,799. This represents a change of -5.66%. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decline from 523 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, a change of -0.57%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the surname Boeger per 100,000 people decreased by -5.26%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #41,799 | -5.66% |
| Count | 523 | 520 | -0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boeger
As for ethnicity based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, those identifying as White represented the largest portion of individuals with the surname Boeger in both 2000 and 2010. They accounted for 95.41% in 2000 and increased to 96.54% in 2010, marking a modest growth of 1.18%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010, a significant rise of 50.43%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a decline of -29.32%, falling from 1.91% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Boeger identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders bearing this surname dropped from 1.15% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 96.54% | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.73% | 50.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.35% | -29.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |