Explore the Family Name Bohannan
The meaning of Bohannan
Irish: variant of Bohannon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bohannan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bohannan saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,457th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 15,827th spot reflecting a 9.48% decrease. The count also fell from 1,893 in 2000 to 1,839 in 2010, a reduction of 2.85%. This resulted in the proportion per 100k people also declining by 11.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,457 | #15,827 | -9.48% |
| Count | 1,893 | 1,839 | -2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.62 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohannan
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts for the Bohannan surname. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname decreased significantly, from 4.49% in 2000 to 2.5% in 2010, a change of -44.32%. However, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased by 86.86%, from 1.37% to 2.56%. Additionally, there was an increase among those identified as Hispanic (1.64% to 2.77%) and Black (2.91% to 3.21%), while the percentage of those who identify as White slightly declined from 88.43% to 87.49%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw a rise from 1.16% to 1.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.43% | 87.49% | -1.06% |
| Black | 2.91% | 3.21% | 10.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.77% | 68.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 2.56% | 86.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.49% | 2.5% | -44.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.16% | 1.47% | 26.72% |