Explore the Family Name Boesel
The meaning of Boesel
1. habitational name from either of two places called Bösel, near Oldenburg or Lüneburg. 2. in the south a friendly nickname derived from Boese with -el suffix. Compare Bosel. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.German (Bösel):
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How common is the last name Boesel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boesel saw a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, going from the 47,735th most common surname to the 48,530th. However, the count of people with this surname actually increased by about 4.32%, from 417 to 435 individuals. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #48,530 | -1.67% |
| Count | 417 | 435 | 4.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boesel
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Boesel surname identified as White, making up 97.47% of the group in 2010, which is an increase from 96.88% in 2000, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There were no reported individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Also, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 97.47% | 0.61% |
| 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% |