Explore the Family Name Boff
The meaning of Boff
1. English (of Norman origin): from Old French boeuf ‘bull, ox’, a nickname for a powerfully built man. In some cases it may have been originally a metonymic occupational name for a herdsman. Compare Bouvier. 2. German (Böff): from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name with bod- (Old Saxon bodo ‘messenger’), as in Bodo. 3. French (Alsace and Lorraine): of German origin, a variant of Böff (see 2 above) or perhaps Buff. This form of the surname is virtually non-existing in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: French Gabrielle, Henri.
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How common is the last name Boff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boff has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Boff was ranked at 47,308 in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, but by 2010 it had declined to a rank of 51,941. This represents a change of -9.79%. Similarly, the raw count of individuals with the Boff surname dropped from 422 to 400 during the same period, indicating a -5.21% change. The proportion of the Boff surname per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, marking a decline of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #51,941 | -9.79% |
| Count | 422 | 400 | -5.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boff
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the Boff surname identified as White based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, this percentage saw a minor decrease from 95.02% in 2000 to 94.25% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic group witnessed an increase from 2.13% to 2.5%, representing a growth of 17.37%. Notably, in 2010, there were also newcomers to the Boff surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those belonging to two or more races, each constituting 1.75% and 1.25% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 94.25% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.5% | 17.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |