Explore the Family Name Boesen
The meaning of Boesen
1. Danish: patronymic from the personal name Bo ‘farmer’ (see Boe). 2. German (also Bösen; mainly Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland): possibly a patronymic from Böse (see Bose and Boese). Compare Bosen.
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How common is the last name Boesen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boesen has grown slightly in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 33,090 and increased in rank to 31,994 in 2010, indicating a growth of about 3.31%. The count of individuals with the Boesen surname also saw an increase from 652 in 2000 to 721 in 2010, marking an increase of roughly 10.58%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,090 | #31,994 | 3.31% |
| Count | 652 | 721 | 10.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boesen
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts for those carrying the Boesen surname. While the White population holding this surname decreased slightly from 96.47% in 2000 to 95.15% in 2010, the Hispanic representation saw an increase of 20.65% over the same period. Notably, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent with the Boesen surname in 2010 compared to 0.77% in 2000. Meanwhile, the census reported a new category of individuals identifying as having two or more races by 2010, accounting for 1.66% of those with the Boesen surname. Data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 95.15% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.22% | 20.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |