Explore the Family Name Boenker
The meaning of Boenker
German (Bönker): 1. occupational name for a carpenter, a rounded form of Benker. 2. alternatively, perhaps a derivative of Bonk. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Boenker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Boenker' saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 87,729th most popular surname, while in 2010 it fell to the 100,791st spot, reflecting a 14.89% drop in rank. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 197 in 2000 to 179 in 2010, a decline of 9.14%. The proportion of the name per 100,000 people also reduced by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #100,791 | -14.89% |
| Count | 197 | 179 | -9.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boenker
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Boenker', the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates no change for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in both 2000 and 2010, with these groups showing 0.00 proportions. However, the proportion of those identifying as White has seen a slight decrease of 1.18%, from 99.49% in 2000 to 98.32% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.49% | 98.32% | -1.18% |
| 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% |