Explore the Family Name Booze
The meaning of Booze
Possibly an Americanized form of German Booz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Booze in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Booze saw a moderate change in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Booze was ranked 14,012th and increased slightly to 14,686th place in 2010 — a decrease of 4.81%. The count of individuals bearing this surname rose by 2.53%, from 1,975 in 2000 to 2,025 in 2010. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity of the surname slightly declined, falling from 0.73 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010, a drop of 5.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,012 | #14,686 | -4.81% |
| Count | 1,975 | 2,025 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.69 | -5.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Booze
Concerning ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some fluctuations among those with the surname Booze between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, with a slight increase from 51.24% to 51.46%. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased by 3.71%, from 43.95% to 42.32%. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.87% to 2.91%. The Hispanic representation also saw growth from 1.52% to 2.47%. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw declines, dropping by 47.37% and 33.33% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.24% | 51.46% | 0.43% |
| Black | 43.95% | 42.32% | -3.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.91% | 55.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.47% | 62.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.44% | -33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.4% | -47.37% |