Explore the Family Name Boender
The meaning of Boender
Dutch: occupational name or nickname derived from boenen ‘to rub, to polish’ for someone using a boender ‘scrubbing brush’ to clean the floor, or making these brushes (this is the literal meaning of the surname Boendermaker), or perhaps a nickname for someone with a head compared to such a brush. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Cornie, Michiel.
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How common is the last name Boender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boender has seen a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,298 and increased to 64,388 by 2010, indicating a 1.39% rise. The number of people with this surname also went up from 284 to 309 during these years, marking an 8.8% growth. However, the proportion of people with the Boender surname per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #64,388 | 1.39% |
| Count | 284 | 309 | 8.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boender
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boender, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 96.83% in 2000 to 97.73% in 2010. In 2000, 1.76% of those with this surname identified with two or more races, but that fell to zero by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. A new development in 2010 was the emergence of a small percentage (1.62%) who identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 97.73% | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |