Explore the Family Name Boehmke
The meaning of Boehmke
North German (Böhmke): from a diminutive of Middle Low German bōm, which in addition to meaning ‘tree’ was also used to denote a beam or joist, so that the name may have been either topographic or a metonymic occupational name for a carpenter.
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How common is the last name Boehmke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boehmke saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 54,385th in popularity and by 2010, it fell to 58,876th, indicating a drop of 8.26%. In terms of actual counts, there were 355 individuals with the Boehmke surname in 2000, but this number reduced slightly to 344 by 2010, representing a 3.1% decrease. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also showed a decline from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, marking a 7.69% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #58,876 | -8.26% |
| Count | 355 | 344 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boehmke
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Boehmke surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.46% identified as white and this percentage increased slightly to 97.67% by 2010. There was no significant identification with other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0 in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 97.67% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |