Explore the Family Name Bogenschutz
The meaning of Bogenschutz
German (Bogenschütz): occupational name for an archer, from Middle High German bogen + schütze ‘archer’.
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How common is the last name Bogenschutz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bogenschutz saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 43,875, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 44,270, marking a change of -0.9%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 463 to 486 over the same period, indicating a growth rate of 4.97%. The proportion per 100k decreased by -5.88%, suggesting that while the number of people with this surname grew, it didn't keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #44,270 | -0.9% |
| Count | 463 | 486 | 4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bogenschutz
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Bogenschutz surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, as established by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.03% of those with this surname identified as White, though this percentage fell slightly to 92.59% in 2010. Over the same decade, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 4.75% to 6.79%, a change of 42.95%. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 92.59% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 4.75% | 6.79% | 42.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |