Explore the Family Name Bope
The meaning of Bope
Probably an Americanized form of German Bopp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bope in the United States?
According to the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bope has seen a moderate decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it fell from 79,115th position in 2000 to 90,853rd in 2010, indicating a drop of around 14.84%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly, falling from 224 to 203, marking a decline of approximately 9.38%. Additionally, the proportion of Bopes per 100k people saw a reduction of about 12.5%, shifting from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #90,853 | -14.84% |
| Count | 224 | 203 | -9.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bope
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Bope surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group over the decade, moving from 96.88% in 2000 to 92.61% in 2010. Interestingly, during this same period, there emerged a small percentage of Bopes identifying as Hispanic (2.96%) and Black (3.45%), where previously these groups had not been represented. There was no change observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 92.61% | -4.41% |
| Black | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |