Explore the Family Name Boehnke
The meaning of Boehnke
North German (Böhnke): occupational name for a grower of beans, from a diminutive of Bohn 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Uwe, Manfred, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Boehnke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boehnke has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Boehnke was ranked as the 41,859th most popular surname in the United States, with 489 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had risen to become the 41,359th most popular surname, a change of approximately 1.19 percent, and the number of people carrying this surname had grown to 526, reflecting a 7.57 percent increase. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #41,359 | 1.19% |
| Count | 489 | 526 | 7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boehnke
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the Boehnke surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is overwhelmingly identified as white, with 98.36 percent making this claim in 2000 and 96.96 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities, from 1.02 percent in 2000 to 1.71 percent in 2010. During this period, there was also a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic (0.95 percent in 2010), while previously there were none. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at zero in both censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.36% | 96.96% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.71% | 67.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |