Explore the Family Name Bookwalter
The meaning of Bookwalter
Americanized form of German Buchwalter or of its predominantly Swiss German variant Buchwalder.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bookwalter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bookwalter has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 30,412th most popular surname but dropped to 31,383rd by 2010, indicating a decline of 3.19%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 725 to 738 during the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 1.79%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.41%, moving from 0.27 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,412 | #31,383 | -3.19% |
| Count | 725 | 738 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bookwalter
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bookwalter, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that there hasn't been much change between 2000 and 2010. It is primarily associated with individuals identifying as White, making up 96.14% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.88% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races were next, though their percentage decreased from 1.24% to 1.08%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a minor drop, moving from 1.38% to 1.36%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 96.88% | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.36% | -1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.08% | -12.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |