Explore the Family Name Boenig

The meaning of Boenig

German (Bönig): variant of Böning, see Boening. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Helmuth, Lutz.

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How common is the last name Boenig in the United States?

The Boenig surname experienced a change in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 72,717th in prevalence in the United States but dropped to 100,791st by 2010, signifying a decline of 38.61%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 249 to 179 over the decade, which is a reduction of 28.11%. The proportion of people named Boenig per 100,000 individuals likewise decreased from 0.09 to 0.06 during this period, marking a decrease of 33.33%.

20002010Change
Rank#72,717#100,791-38.61%
Count249179-28.11%
Proportion per 100k0.090.06-33.33%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boenig

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Boenig surname, the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data show that the majority identify as White. In 2000, approximately 98.39% identified as White, but this figure slightly decreased to 96.09% in 2010, indicating a change of -2.34%. The data doesn't reflect any significant representation among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, both in 2000 and 2010. This information suggests that the Boenig surname is predominantly linked to individuals of White ethnicity.

20002010Change
White98.39%96.09%-2.34%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%