Explore the Family Name Bohling
The meaning of Bohling
North German (also Böhling): patronymic from Bohl 1. Compare Boehling.
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How common is the last name Bohling in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bohling had a shift in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 19,144 in terms of frequency but dropped slightly to be the 19,997th most common surname by 2010, a change of -4.46%. The number of occurrences also increased from 1,313 in 2000 to 1,339 in 2010, marking an increase of 1.98%. However, the proportion per 100k fell by 8.16% during the same period, moving from 0.49 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,144 | #19,997 | -4.46% |
| Count | 1,313 | 1,339 | 1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.45 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohling
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bohling also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this proportion decreased from 94.74% to 92.91%. Meanwhile, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 2.06% to 3.21%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals who identify with two or more ethnicities also saw an increase from 0.76% to 1.27%. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native identity group saw a decrease from 1.83% to 1.34%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black with the Bohling surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 92.91% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 3.21% | 55.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.83% | 1.34% | -26.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.27% | 67.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |