Explore the Family Name Boer
The meaning of Boer
Dutch and North German: occupational name for a farmer or landsman, from Dutch boer, Middle Low German būr ‘dweller, citizen, neighbor, farmer’ (see Bauer). Compare De Boer and Den Boer. Some characteristic forenames: German Ralf, Hans, Kurt. Dutch Gerret, Marinus, Adriaan, Cornelis, Egbert, Gerrit, Gert, Kees.
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How common is the last name Boer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Boer" has slightly decreased in rank from 18953 in 2000 to 19379 in 2010, a change of -2.25%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname in the United States has increased by 4.81%, from 1331 in 2000 to 1395 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population has experienced a slight decrease (-4.08%), moving from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,953 | #19,379 | -2.25% |
| Count | 1,331 | 1,395 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boer
In regards to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Boer surname identify as White, although the percentage has decreased by 2.35% from 96.02% in 2000 to 93.76% in 2010. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's notable that there has been an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.33% to 2.94%, a 26.18% change). There has also been an increase in the number of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic identities (from 0.90% to 1.29%, a 43.33% change). In addition, a small portion identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, where none did in 2000. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native has remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 93.76% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.94% | 26.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.29% | 43.33% |
| Black | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |