Explore the Family Name Bohnet
The meaning of Bohnet
South German: altered form of Bohnert 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bohnet in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bohnet witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 46,240th most common name in 2000, it fell to the 47,006th position by 2010, marking a drop of 1.66%. Despite this, the actual count of people with the Bohnet surname increased from 434 to 452 during the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 4.15%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 6.25%, going down from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #47,006 | -1.66% |
| Count | 434 | 452 | 4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohnet
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes for those bearing the Bohnet surname from 2000 to 2010. The White population held the majority, although it experienced a minor decrease of 0.96%, moving from 95.16% to 94.25%. There was no recorded Black population in either year. The Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals identifying as two or more races were newly represented in 2010 at 1.99% and 2.88% respectively. The Hispanic representation disappeared completely by 2010, after being at 1.15% in 2000. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category dropped to 0% in 2010 from 2.07% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 94.25% | -0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.07% | 0% | -100% |