Explore the Family Name Boemer
The meaning of Boemer
North German (Bömer): variant of Böhmer (see Boehmer). Compare Bomer.
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How common is the last name Boemer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boemer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 101,157 in popularity with 165 people bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 108,199 and one less person was carrying the name, making the count 164. Despite the drop in ranking and count, the proportion of individuals with the surname Boemer per 100,000 remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #108,199 | -6.96% |
| Count | 165 | 164 | -0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boemer
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Boemer identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 99.39% of all Boemers, dropping slightly to 97.56% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Boemers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was also no change reported in the category of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.39% | 97.56% | -1.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |