Explore the Family Name Boesch
The meaning of Boesch
1. South German (Bösch): from a short form Besch of the personal name Sebastian. 2. North German (Bösch): variant of Bosch.
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How common is the last name Boesch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boesch experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Boesch was ranked as the 16,194th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 17,682nd, marking a decrease in popularity of 9.19%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Boesch surname dropped from 1,641 in 2000 to 1,587 in 2010, a 3.29% decrease. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also fell during this period, from 0.61 to 0.54, a drop of 11.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,194 | #17,682 | -9.19% |
| Count | 1,641 | 1,587 | -3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.54 | -11.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boesch
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boesch, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, around 95.61% of those with the Boesch surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 94.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic increased over the decade, from 0.30% to 0.38% and 2.99% to 3.78% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase, from 0.73% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 94.33% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 3.78% | 26.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.2% | 64.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.38% | 26.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |