Explore the Family Name Boehle
The meaning of Boehle
1. German (Böhle): patronymic from a pet form of a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements bald ‘bold, hardy, strong’ + win ‘friend’ (see Baldwin). 2. North German (Böhle): variant of Bohle 1. 3. North German (Böhle): topographic or occupational name for someone living near or working on a board walk or plank road, from Middle Low German bōle ‘plank, beam’. Compare Bohle. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Kurt, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Boehle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boehle has slightly declined over a decade, moving from rank 39,499 in 2000 to 41,234 in 2010, representing a 4.39% drop. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname remained relatively stable, with only a slight increase from 524 in 2000 to 528 in 2010, an upturn of 0.76%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.19 to 0.18 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #41,234 | -4.39% |
| Count | 524 | 528 | 0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boehle
Concerning the ethnicity associated with the surname Boehle, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White, accounting for 97.33% in 2000 and 96.21% in 2010—marking a minor decrease of 1.15%. There was virtually no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.34% in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010, a significant rise of 97.76%. Additionally, a small percentage (0.95%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 96.21% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.65% | 97.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |