Explore the Family Name Boehne
The meaning of Boehne
North German (Böhne) and Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived in a loft, from Middle Low German böne ‘raised platform, hay loft, attic’.
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How common is the last name Boehne in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boehne experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 47,485th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 49,546th spot, marking a -4.34% change. However, the number of people with this surname increased slightly during this period, from 420 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, a change of 0.95%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #49,546 | -4.34% |
| Count | 420 | 424 | 0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boehne
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority (97.17% in 2010, down slightly from 98.1% in 2000) of those with the Boehne surname identify as White. There was no recorded Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity amongst individuals with this surname in either year. Interestingly, there was a small percentage (1.43%) who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this declined to zero by 2010. Additionally, the 2010 census marked the first appearance of individuals with the Boehne surname identifying with two or more races, at 1.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 97.17% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |