Explore the Family Name Boodram

The meaning of Boodram

Indian: Anglicized variant of Budhram. This surname is found mainly in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, South Africa, and Mauritius; it is not used in India.

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How common is the last name Boodram in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boodram has increased in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 41,596th and by 2010, it had risen to 32,396th, a change of about 22.12%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 493 in 2000 to 710 in 2010, marking a significant increase of 44.02%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100k with this surname also rose from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, reflecting a rise of 33.33%.

20002010Change
Rank#41,596#32,39622.12%
Count49371044.02%
Proportion per 100k0.180.2433.33%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boodram

Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boodram, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an increase of 17.44% while the White category also saw a notable rise of 83.18%. The Hispanic group showed the most substantial growth, with an increase of 143.62%. On the other hand, the proportion identifying as two or more races decreased by 61.59%. The Black category also experienced growth, albeit at a slower pace, with an increase of 59.60%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group recorded a modest rise of 12.62%.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander30.22%35.49%17.44%
Black19.68%31.41%59.6%
Two or More Races39.96%15.35%-61.59%
White4.46%8.17%83.18%
Hispanic2.43%5.92%143.62%
American Indian and Alaskan Native3.25%3.66%12.62%