Explore the Family Name Boeh
The meaning of Boeh
German (Böh): unexplained. Compare Beh 1.
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How common is the last name Boeh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boeh is not as common as other surnames within the United States. In 2000, the name was ranked 48,567 in popularity, and by 2010 it had slipped to rank 50,467, marking a 3.91% decrease. However, while the popularity ranking decreased, the actual count of individuals with the Boeh surname slightly increased from 408 in 2000 to 414 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.47%. The proportional representation of this surname per 100k people also decreased by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #50,467 | -3.91% |
| Count | 408 | 414 | 1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boeh
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Boeh surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the name identify as White. In 2000, 97.06% of individuals with the Boeh surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.62% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Boeh individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. There was, however, a note of diversity in 2010, where 2.42% of Boehs identified as Hispanic—an ethnicity that had not been represented at all in 2000. Furthermore, there was a drop in the percentage of Boehs identifying with two or more races, falling from 1.23% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 96.62% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |