Explore the Family Name Boehning
The meaning of Boehning
North German (Böhning): see Bohning.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boehning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boehning has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,153 while in 2010 it increased in rank to 44,193 - an upturn of 4.25%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase by almost 12%, from 435 in 2000 to 487 in 2010. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there was a slight increase in those carrying the Boehning surname, from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #44,193 | 4.25% |
| Count | 435 | 487 | 11.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boehning
Concerning ethnic identity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Boehning surname identify as White, making up 97.01% in 2000 and declining slightly to 96.10% in 2010. It's notable that there were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010 these groups emerged, representing 1.23%, 1.23%, and 1.44% respectively. Those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease, from 1.15% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 96.1% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.15% | 0% | -100% |