Explore the Family Name Booty
The meaning of Booty
English (Norfolk and Suffolk): apparently a nickname, an adjectival derivative of Middle English bot(e) ‘advantage, help, profit, well-being’. In Late Middle English boti is actually on record once with the sense ‘profiteer(ing)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Booty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Booty has been declining. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,503rd most popular surname in the United States. However, by 2010, it had fallen to 37,492nd, marking an 8.66% decrease in rank. The actual number of individuals with this surname also decreased, with a count of 621 in 2000 reducing to 594 in 2010, a drop of 4.35%. Consequently, the proportion of U.S. residents with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 13.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,503 | #37,492 | -8.66% |
| Count | 621 | 594 | -4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Booty
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Booty, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the highest proportion is from White ethnicity, accounting for 74.40% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 72.56% by 2010. The second largest group is Black, making up 21.42% in 2000 and slightly declining to 20.88% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a notable increase, doubling from 1.77% in 2000 to 3.54% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also increased by 39.18% during the same period, although it makes up a small percentage of the total. No individuals with the surname Booty identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.4% | 72.56% | -2.47% |
| Black | 21.42% | 20.88% | -2.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 3.54% | 100% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.35% | 39.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |