Explore the Family Name Boerum
The meaning of Boerum
West Frisian (Van Boerum): habitational name for someone from the village of Burum in Friesland. Compare Burum.
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How common is the last name Boerum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boerum has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 117,538 in popularity, while in 2010, it dropped to 131,379, marking an 11.78% decrease. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased from 137 in 2000 to 129 in 2010, which is a 5.84% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 residents fell by 20% from 0.05 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,538 | #131,379 | -11.78% |
| Count | 137 | 129 | -5.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boerum
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Boerum surname predominantly identifies as White, though there has been a slight decrease in this identification over the decade. In 2000, 96.35% identified as White, dropping to 91.47% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, in 2010, there was a notable change with 5.43% identifying as Black, a category that had previously recorded zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 91.47% | -5.06% |
| Black | 0% | 5.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |