Explore the Family Name Boehl
The meaning of Boehl
German (Böhl): variant of Böhle (see Boehle). Compare Bohl. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Helmut, Herta.
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How common is the last name Boehl in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boehl has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the rank of the surname was at 51,945, while in 2010 it rose slightly to 51,941. The count of people with this surname also increased from 376 in 2000 to 400 in 2010. This represents an increase of 6.38 percent. The proportion of people with the surname Boehl per 100,000 remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #51,941 | 0.01% |
| Count | 376 | 400 | 6.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boehl
In terms of ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Boehl identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with small decreases noted over time (from 93.62 to 93.25 percent). The second most common ethnic identity associated with the name Boehl is Hispanic, remaining relatively stable with a tiny decrease from 4.26 percent in 2000 to 4.25 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races have seen a significant increase, going from 1.33 percent in 2000 to 1.75 percent in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Boehl who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.62% | 93.25% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.26% | 4.25% | -0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.75% | 31.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |