Explore the Family Name Bohen
The meaning of Bohen
1. Irish: variant of Bohan. 2. In some cases possibly also Walloon or French: variant of Bohain, a habitational name from Bohan (in 1204 Bohain) in Namur province, Wallonia (Belgium), or from Bohain-en-Vermandois in Aisne (France). This surname is rare in Belgium and virtually non-existing in France.
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How common is the last name Bohen in the United States?
The Bohen surname saw a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 52,935th and rose to 51,512th in 2010, marking a 2.69% increase over the decade. The number of individuals with the Bohen surname also grew; there was a count of 367 in 2000, which increased by 10.08% to 404 by 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #51,512 | 2.69% |
| Count | 367 | 404 | 10.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohen
In terms of ethnicity, most people with the Bohen surname identified as white according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.19% of Bohens were white, but this percentage slightly decreased to 93.07% by 2010. Meanwhile, the proportions of Hispanic and Black individuals with this surname grew significantly during the same period. The percentage of Hispanics increased by 24.77% from 2.18% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010, and the percentage of Black individuals doubled from 1.36% to 2.72%. The census had no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 93.07% | -3.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.72% | 24.77% |
| Black | 1.36% | 2.72% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |