Explore the Family Name Boschen
The meaning of Boschen
1. German: variant of Bosch, perhaps from the oblique case. 2. North German (Böschen): see Boeschen. Some characteristic forenames: German Jurgen, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Boschen in the United States?
As per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boschen saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from the 50,801st most popular surname to the 52,619th. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the surname Boschen has actually increased slightly during this time, from 386 in 2000 to 394 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.14 to 0.13, indicating a -7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #52,619 | -3.58% |
| Count | 386 | 394 | 2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boschen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Boschen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.37% in 2000 and 95.94% in 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, making up 2.59% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 2.28% in 2010. There was no recorded identification with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as having two or more races in 2010, constituting 1.27% of those with the Boschen surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 95.94% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.28% | -11.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |