Explore the Family Name Bookhout
The meaning of Bookhout
Americanized form of Dutch Boekhout. Compare Bookout.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bookhout in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bookhout has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 91,004th most common surname in the United States, with approximately 188 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 99,845 while the count of individuals with the surname also decreased slightly to 181. This signifies a proportion per 100,000 population change of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #99,845 | -9.71% |
| Count | 188 | 181 | -3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bookhout
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Bookhout identify as White – accounting for 97.34% in 2000 and 96.69% in 2010, indicating a minimal change of -0.67%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic individuals, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 96.69% | -0.67% |
| 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% |