Explore the Family Name Boening
The meaning of Boening
North German (Böning): 1. variant of Böhning (see Bohning 2), a patronymic from the personal name Bohn 1. 2. variant of Bönning (see Bonning 2), a habitational name from a place called Bönnien. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Gerhard, Hans, Helmut, Willi.
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How common is the last name Boening in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boening has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 42,056 in 2000 to 44,270 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.26%. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained constant at 486 during both years. Also, there was an 11.11% decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname, falling from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #44,270 | -5.26% |
| Count | 486 | 486 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boening
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those carrying the surname Boening identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 98.56% in 2000 to 95.47% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation within this surname's population witnessed growth, rising to 3.09% in 2010 from a non-existent presence in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained absent among individuals with the Boening surname during the reported years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 95.47% | -3.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |