Explore the Family Name Boerst
The meaning of Boerst
German (Börst): see Borst 1.
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How common is the last name Boerst in the United States?
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boerst experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked as the 61,855th most common surname in 2000, it fell to the 68,770th position by 2010. This constitutes an 11.18% drop in rank. In numerical terms, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 303 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, reflecting a 5.61% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Boerst surname per 100,000 people also went down by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #68,770 | -11.18% |
| Count | 303 | 286 | -5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boerst
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Boerst surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname slightly increased by 0.27%, from 98.68% in 2000 to 98.95% in 2010. Throughout the decade, there was no recorded change in the percentage of individuals bearing the Boerst surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, those belonging to two or more races, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 98.95% | 0.27% |
| 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% |