Explore the Family Name Booe
The meaning of Booe
Americanized form of German Buhe: unexplained. History: The surname was brought to Philadelphia, PA, in 1738 by Philip Jacob Buhe (born 1683 in Baden, Germany) aboard the Snow Fox.
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How common is the last name Booe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Booe has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 33,605 in terms of frequency of use, but by 2010 it had jumped to a ranking of 24,762. This represents an upward change of about 26.31%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 640 to 1,006 during this time frame, indicating a growth rate of over 57.19%. Moreover, the proportion of people per 100,000 with this last name rose from 0.24 to 0.34, marking an increase of 41.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,605 | #24,762 | 26.31% |
| Count | 640 | 1,006 | 57.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.34 | 41.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Booe
As for ethnicity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes recorded for the surname Booe between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, with percentages of 87.50% and 87.97% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. This shows a slight increase of 0.54%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly increased from 3.13% to 3.18%, while the percentage identifying as Black decreased from 6.25% to 6.06%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.56% in 2000. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent in both years. However, there was a new recording in 2010 of some individuals identifying with two or more races, at 1.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 87.97% | 0.54% |
| Black | 6.25% | 6.06% | -3.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 3.18% | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |