Explore the Family Name Bohley
The meaning of Bohley
1. Americanized form of German Boley. 2. Possibly Irish: variant of O’Bohelly, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Buachalla (see Buckley).
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How common is the last name Bohley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Bohley surname has seen a slight increase in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,775th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 62,189th, marking an improvement of approximately 0.93 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw growth during this decade, increasing from 298 to 322, a rise of 8.05 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.11 throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #62,189 | 0.93% |
| Count | 298 | 322 | 8.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohley
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Bohley surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, the percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname was 96.64 percent, which slightly decreased to 95.34 percent by 2010. There was a minor increase in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races, growing from 1.68 percent in 2000 to 1.86 percent in 2010. No individuals with the Bohley surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.34% | -1.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.86% | 10.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |