Explore the Family Name Boevers
The meaning of Boevers
German (Bövers): variant of Bevers. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boevers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boevers has seen a mild fluctuation in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,973rd most popular surname in the United States with 266 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 71,265, indicating a -3.32% change. However, the count of people with the Boevers surname increased by 3.01% during the same decade, from 266 to 274. This increase paralleled a minor decrease in the proportion per 100k from 0.1 to 0.09, reflecting a -10.0% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #71,265 | -3.32% |
| Count | 266 | 274 | 3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boevers
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boevers. In 2000, nearly all (97.74%) identified as White. This figure slightly decreased to 95.99% by 2010, marking a -1.79% change. The data for 2010 also indicates the emergence of multiple ethnic identities among those with the Boevers surname, with 1.82% identifying with two or more races and another 1.82% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black remained at 0.00% for both years, showing no change in these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 95.99% | -1.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |