Explore the Family Name Bokor
The meaning of Bokor
Hungarian and Croatian: topographic name from Hungarian bokor ‘shrub’, which is also a loanword in Croatian. The surname of Hungarian origin is also found in Slovakia and Romania. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Bela, Zoltan, Ferenc, Gabor, Gyula, Janos.
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How common is the last name Bokor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bokor" has seen a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 46,758 in 2000 to 45,253 in 2010, a change of 3.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 10.51% over the same period, from 428 people in 2000 to 473 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #45,253 | 3.22% |
| Count | 428 | 473 | 10.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bokor
The Decennial U.S. Census data further indicates changes in the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the "Bokor" surname between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.16% in 2000 to 92.39% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanic individuals also dropped from 2.57% to 1.69% over the decade. Interestingly, the representation of Black individuals significantly increased by 171.12%, from 1.87% in 2000 to 5.07% in 2010. Lastly, there was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 92.39% | -1.88% |
| Black | 1.87% | 5.07% | 171.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 1.69% | -34.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |