Explore the Family Name Bosche
The meaning of Bosche
1. German: variant of Bosch. 2. French (also Bosché): variant of Boschet, a topographic name for someone living or working in a wood, from Old French boschet ‘little wood’, hence a variant of Bosquet. Alternatively, a variant of Boscher, an occupational name for a forester. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel, Serge. German Hermann.
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How common is the last name Bosche in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bosche saw a slight decrease in its rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 78,035 to 80,131, which is a change of -2.69%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 3.95% during this period, from 228 to 237. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #80,131 | -2.69% |
| Count | 228 | 237 | 3.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bosche
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bosche identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase of 2.05% from 93.86% to 95.78%. There was a significant reduction in those identifying as Hispanic, decreasing by 51.90% from 5.26% to 2.53% over the ten-year span. No individuals with the Bosche surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 95.78% | 2.05% |
| Hispanic | 5.26% | 2.53% | -51.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |