Explore the Family Name Boeker
The meaning of Boeker
1. North German (Böker) and Dutch: variant of the topographic name Boeke ‘beech tree’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. 2. North German (Böker): shortened form of Bödeker (see Boedeker). Compare Boecker and Boker. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang, Arno, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Boeker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boeker saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 44,027th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had slipped to the 49,914th spot, marking a 13.37% drop. Furthermore, the number of individuals with the Boeker surname also declined during this period from 461 to 420, reflecting an 8.89% decrease. The proportion of people named Boeker per 100,000 residents also fell by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #49,914 | -13.37% |
| Count | 461 | 420 | -8.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boeker
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boeker, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of the name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage did decrease slightly over the decade, from 96.53% to 94.76%. Notably, there were small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0% to 1.43%) and those reporting two or more races (from 1.08% to 1.43%). The percentage of individuals with the Boeker surname who identified as Hispanic also increased slightly from 1.52% to 1.67%. Meanwhile, no Boekers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 94.76% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.67% | 9.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.43% | 32.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |