Explore the Family Name Boomgaarden
The meaning of Boomgaarden
East Frisian and Dutch (Groningen): topographic name for someone living by an orchard, Dutch boomgaard.
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How common is the last name Boomgaarden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boomgaarden has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 86,657th most popular surname and rose to the 78,821st spot in 2010, marking a 9.04 percent increase. The number of occurrences also grew by 21 percent, from 200 in 2000 to 242 in 2010. This means that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., approximately 0.08 had this last name in 2010, up 14.29 percent from 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #78,821 | 9.04% |
| Count | 200 | 242 | 21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boomgaarden
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boomgaarden. In 2000, nearly all (97.5 percent) of those with the Boomgaarden surname identified as white. By 2010, this dropped slightly to 92.98 percent. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Hispanic in both years, the census recorded a small proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races (2.89 percent) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.07 percent) in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 92.98% | -4.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.89% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |