Explore the Family Name Boetcher
The meaning of Boetcher
German (Bötcher): variant of Böttcher (see Boettcher). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Boetcher in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boetcher has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,985 in popularity and dropped to 66,931 in 2010, representing a decrease of 15.43%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also experienced a decline from 328 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, showing a fall of 10.06%. The proportion of people named Boetcher per 100,000 population also decreased from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, registering a drop of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #66,931 | -15.43% |
| Count | 328 | 295 | -10.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boetcher
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Boetcher, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that a significant majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.56% identified as White and this increased slightly to 98.31% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races made up 2.44% in 2000, but the data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy. There were no individuals with the Boetcher surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 98.31% | 0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |