Explore the Family Name Bohle
The meaning of Bohle
1. North German: nickname for a male relative, colleague in a guild or fraternity, or lover, Middle Low German bōle. 2. German: habitational name from any of various places so named in Rhineland and Schleswig-Holstein. 3. North German: topographic or occupational name from Middle Low German bol(le) ‘beam, plank’ for someone living near or working on a board walk. This surname, in any of the possible senses (see above), is also found in France (Alsace). 4. German (Böhle): see Boehle. 5. Norwegian (Bøhle): variant of Bøle (see Bole). Some characteristic forenames: French Henri.
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How common is the last name Bohle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bohle slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,596 in popularity with a total of 493 individuals carrying this surname. By the year 2010, its rank had dropped to 44,356 and the count to 485, showing a decrease of 6.64% and 1.62% respectively. The proportion per 100k also fell by 11.11%, going from 0.18 to 0.16 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #44,356 | -6.64% |
| Count | 493 | 485 | -1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohle
Discussing the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Bohle, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a major proportion identifying as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.75% reported themselves as White, which slightly decreased to 95.05% in 2010. A small change was observed in the percentage of individuals who identify as Hispanic, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010. The proportion of people identifying as two or more races fell by 23.46%, going from 1.62% to 1.24%. There were no individuals with Bohle as their surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 95.05% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.24% | -23.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |