Explore the Family Name Bohren
The meaning of Bohren
1. Swiss German: from a short form of the medieval personal name Liborius (see Bohr 1 and Liborio). This surname is also found in France (mainly Marne). 2. Swedish (Bohrén): ornamental name from Bohr 3 + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin enius ‘relating to’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz. French Andre, Marthe.
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How common is the last name Bohren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bohren has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, Bohren was ranked 53,904 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to 55,121, marking a decline of 2.26%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname has increased from 359 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, an increase of 3.9%. The proportion of individuals named Bohren per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #55,121 | -2.26% |
| Count | 359 | 373 | 3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohren
Regarding ethnicity, the U.S. Decennial Census reveals that the vast majority of those bearing the surname Bohren identify as White. In 2000, 99.16% of Bohrens identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 97.86% in 2010. It's worth noting that there was no recorded change in the number of Bohrens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between the years 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.16% | 97.86% | -1.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |