Explore the Family Name Bosak
The meaning of Bosak
Czech and Slovak (Bosák, Slovak also Bošák); Polish, Croatian, Serbian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for a poor man or beggar, a derivative of bosý (Czech and Slovak), bosy (Polish), bos (Croatian and Serbian) ‘barefoot’, meaning literally ‘barefoot man’.
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How common is the last name Bosak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bosak saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,991 and decreased to 21,535 in 2010, marking a 7.72% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,242 in 2000 to 1,212 in 2010, a 2.42% change. The proportion of Bosak per 100,000 people fell by 10.87%, from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,991 | #21,535 | -7.72% |
| Count | 1,242 | 1,212 | -2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.41 | -10.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bosak
The ethnic identity associated with the Bosak surname has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identify as White, with an increase of 0.60% from 96.94% in 2000 to 97.52% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased significantly by 51.82%, from 1.37% in 2000 to 0.66% in 2010. The Hispanic population with the Bosak surname slightly increased by 9.09%, from 1.21% to 1.32%. There were no changes noted among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 97.52% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.32% | 9.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0.66% | -51.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |