Explore the Family Name Boeve
The meaning of Boeve
Dutch: nickname from Middle Dutch boeve ‘servant’ or modern Dutch boef ‘rogue’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boeve in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boeve was ranked 33,248 in terms of popularity in the year 2000 and slipped a bit to 33,530 in 2010, showing a marginal decline of 0.85%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased from 648 to 680, marking a growth rate of 4.94% over the decade. However, when compared to the total population, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #33,530 | -0.85% |
| Count | 648 | 680 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boeve
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Boeve identified as White. In 2000, 97.22% claimed this ethnic identity, though this decreased slightly to 95.29% by 2010. The presence of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders diminished entirely, dropping from 1.23% in 2000 to none recorded in 2010. Conversely, individuals identifying as having two or more races saw an increase, going from 1.23% to 1.91% within the decade. The surname also appeared among those identifying as Hispanic for the first time in 2010, at 1.32%, but remained absent among Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.29% | -1.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.91% | 55.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |