Explore the Family Name Boehnlein
The meaning of Boehnlein
German (Böhnlein): from a diminutive of Bohn, literally ‘little bean’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boehnlein in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boehnlein saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,259th in popularity, but it rose to 33,856th by 2010 – a change of nearly 1.18%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, going from 626 in 2000 to 672 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.35%. However, when looking at the proportion of people with the Boehnlein surname per 100,000 individuals, there was no change, remaining steady at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #33,856 | 1.18% |
| Count | 626 | 672 | 7.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boehnlein
The ethnicity breakdown of the Boehnlein surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained overwhelmingly White. In 2000, approximately 96.17% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 96.88% by 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Boehnlein surname also increased, jumping from 1.28% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. The number identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.12% to 0.89%, while the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped entirely. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Boehnlein identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 96.88% | 0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.64% | 28.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0.89% | -20.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |