Explore the Family Name Boehmer
The meaning of Boehmer
1. German (mainly Böhmer) and Jewish (western Ashkenazic; also Böhmer): ethnic name for a native or inhabitant of Bohemia (see Boehm). 2. North German (mainly Böhmer): topographic name or occupational name from Middle Low German bōmer, an agent derivative of bōm ‘tree’, denoting someone who lived by a barrier (in German Schlagbaum or just Baum, literally ‘tree’) or have to open or close one (perhaps a toll collector).
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How common is the last name Boehmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boehmer has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Boehmer ranked 11,174th in terms of most common surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 11,764th place, making a negative change of 5.28%. The count, however, saw a small increase from 2,603 in 2000 to 2,663 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 2.31%. Although the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people showed a slight decrease of 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,174 | #11,764 | -5.28% |
| Count | 2,603 | 2,663 | 2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.9 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boehmer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Boehmer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, constituting 97.08% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.36% in 2010. Over the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, with changes of 59.26% and 64.38%, respectively. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic also experienced a minor increase from 1.31% to 1.35%. No individuals with the Boehmer surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 96.36% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.35% | 3.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.2% | 64.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.86% | 59.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |