Explore the Family Name Boshears
The meaning of Boshears
Variant of Broshears, a surname of French origin (see Brashears).
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How common is the last name Boshears in the United States?
The surname Boshears, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 24,993rd most popular, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 26,814th spot, marking a decrease of 7.29%. The total count of people with this surname also dropped from 933 in 2000 to 907 in 2010, a reduction by 2.79%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k people fell by 11.43%, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,993 | #26,814 | -7.29% |
| Count | 933 | 907 | -2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boshears
In terms of ethnicity, the Boshears surname is predominantly associated with those who identify as White, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.21% identified as White, only slightly decreasing to 96.91% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.54% in 2000 to 0.66% in 2010. A new ethnic identity emerged in 2010, with 0.55% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category that was not represented in 2000. Those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic experienced marginal decreases, by 8.33% and 7.48% respectively. Notably, there were no individuals with the Boshears surname who identified as Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.91% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 0.99% | -7.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.88% | -8.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.66% | 22.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |