Explore the Family Name Bohanon
The meaning of Bohanon
Irish: variant of Bohannon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bohanon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bohanon ranked 15,995 in popularity in the year 2000 and slightly dropped to a rank of 16,130 in 2010, indicating a minimal decrease of 0.84%. However, the total count of individuals with the Bohanon surname increased from 1,667 in 2000 to 1,794 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.62%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight decrease from 0.62 to 0.61 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,995 | #16,130 | -0.84% |
| Count | 1,667 | 1,794 | 7.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.61 | -1.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohanon
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes within the Bohanon surname holders between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by approximately 4.91%, standing at 64.31% in 2000 and dropping to 61.15% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a modest increase, from 27.29% to 27.70%. The Hispanic representation also rose significantly by 96.30%, albeit from a small base of 1.62% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010. The category of American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of 9.33%. Interestingly, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races were not represented in 2000 but appeared in 2010, with proportions of 0.33% and 3.07% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.31% | 61.15% | -4.91% |
| Black | 27.29% | 27.7% | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.04% | 4.57% | -9.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 3.18% | 96.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |