Explore the Family Name Booten
The meaning of Booten
1. English: variant of Button. Compare Booton. 2. In some cases possibly also Dutch and North German: patronymic from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Bodo. This surname is rare in the Netherlands and Germany.
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How common is the last name Booten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Booten has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Booten ranked as the 57,985th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 70,208th. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 328 to 279 during this same period, marking a 14.94% decrease. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Booten per 100,000 people decreased by 25%, from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #70,208 | -21.08% |
| Count | 328 | 279 | -14.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Booten
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Booten, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates minimal changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as white, with percentages of 87.50 and 86.74 in 2000 and 2010 respectively, showing a slight decrease. There was a small increase in those identifying as black, rising from 10.67% to 11.11%. Notably, there was no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in both years. The Hispanic category saw its first representation in 2010 at 1.79%, an increase from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 86.74% | -0.87% |
| Black | 10.67% | 11.11% | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |