Explore the Family Name Boop
The meaning of Boop
Americanized form of South German Bub ‘boy’. The surname Boop is found mainly in PA and OH. Compare Boob.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boop in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boop saw a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 36,630 and by 2010 had moved up slightly to 35,582 in ranking. This equates to a 2.86% rise in rank. The count of people with the Boop surname also grew by 9.72%, from 576 to 632 individuals in the same time span. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #35,582 | 2.86% |
| Count | 576 | 632 | 9.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boop
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that while Boop is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, there have been some changes over the decade. In 2000, approximately 97.57% identified as White, but this figure declined by 3.19% to 94.46% by 2010. At the same time, there was an increase among those identifying as Hispanic and two or more races. Hispanic identification increased by 81.61%, albeit from a very small base of 0.87% in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races were recorded for the first time in 2010 with a 2.22% share. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there were individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 94.46% | -3.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.58% | 81.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |