Explore the Family Name Boeschen
The meaning of Boeschen
North German (Böschen): topographic name from Middle Low German bosch ‘bush, woods’, the dative plural indicating a location near a wood, or a habitational name from any of several places so named. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerhard, Helmut, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Boeschen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boeschen showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 98,298 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 its rank had improved to 93,921, showing a 4.45% growth. The count of individuals with the Boeschen surname also increased from 171 to 195, a rise of 14.04%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Boeschen per 100k population saw an increase of 16.67%, moving from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #93,921 | 4.45% |
| Count | 171 | 195 | 14.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boeschen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Boeschen surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Boeschen surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The percentage of white individuals with the Boeschen surname slightly increased from 98.83% in 2000 to 99.49% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 99.49% | 0.67% |
| 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% |