Explore the Family Name Bohmer
The meaning of Bohmer
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic) (Böhmer): see Boehmer. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Christoph, Hilde, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Bohmer in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bohmer has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,767 in popularity with 396 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 52,851, with only 392 people carrying the name, reflecting a decrease of around 1.01%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 13.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #52,851 | -6.2% |
| Count | 396 | 392 | -1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohmer
In terms of ethnicity, the surname Bohmer predominantly belongs to individuals of White ethnicity. According to the U.S. Decennial Census, in 2000, about 97.47% of those with the surname were White, a figure that decreased slightly to 93.37% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the percentage of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity bearing the surname, going from 1.77% in 2000 to 3.06% in 2010, a 72.88% increase. A small percentage (2.04%) of individuals identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, but no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities bore the surname Bohmer during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 93.37% | -4.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 3.06% | 72.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |