Explore the Family Name Boot
The meaning of Boot
1. English: metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of boots, from Middle English, Old French bote (a word of unexplained etymology). 2. Dutch and German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Botho, related to the noun bode ‘envoy, messenger’ (see Bode). 3. Dutch and German: metonymic occupational name for a boatman, from Dutch and German boot ‘boat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boot in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Boot" has seen a notable decrease between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. The rank of the surname fell from 31,271 in 2000 to 42,511 in 2010, which is a substantial drop of around 35.94%. Moreover, the count of individuals carrying this name also declined from 701 to 510, a fall of about 27.25%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by approximately 34.62%, highlighting a decline in the prevalence of the name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,271 | #42,511 | -35.94% |
| Count | 701 | 510 | -27.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.17 | -34.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boot
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Boot", there are some interesting shifts based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. Although the vast majority of people bearing this surname identify as White (91.73% in 2000 and 90.78% in 2010), there were changes in other ethnic groups as well. For instance, those identifying as Black increased by 44.65%, even though they still make up a small portion of individuals with this surname. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders also rose by 16.76%. However, the percentage of those reporting two or more races decreased by 12%, and the percentage of Hispanics and American Indian and Alaskan Natives fell to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.73% | 90.78% | -1.04% |
| Black | 2.71% | 3.92% | 44.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 2.16% | 16.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.76% | -12% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |