Explore the Family Name Bohac
The meaning of Bohac
Czech and Slovak (Boháč): nickname for a rich man, from bohatý ‘rich’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bohac in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Bohac" slightly dropped between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,753 in popularity among all surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 31,482. This represents a change of -2.37%. However, the actual count of individuals with the "Bohac" surname increased from 715 in 2000 to 735 in 2010, marking an increase of 2.8%. Yet, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the usage of "Bohac" went down by 7.41%, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,753 | #31,482 | -2.37% |
| Count | 715 | 735 | 2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohac
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Bohac". The data shows that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, making up 97.20% in 2000 and 96.46% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.76%. A small percentage of individuals self-identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010, representing a rise of 42.31%. Notably, in 2010, there were some individuals who identified with two or more races; however, this was not the case in 2000. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.46% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.59% | 42.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |