Explore the Family Name Boshell
The meaning of Boshell
English (Yorkshire): variant of Bushell.
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How common is the last name Boshell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boshell saw a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Boshell was ranked as the 39,444th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 38,582nd spot, marking a change of 2.19%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this ten-year period, from 525 to 573, a rise of 9.14%. However, this growth did not alter the proportion of people named Boshell per 100,000, which remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #38,582 | 2.19% |
| Count | 525 | 573 | 9.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boshell
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Boshell identify as White, with this group constituting 96.19% in 2000 and 95.64% in 2010. The next largest ethnic group was Hispanic, making up 1.71% of Boshells in 2000 and increasing to 2.62% by 2010, a significant growth of 53.22%. A small percentage identified as belonging to two or more races, while no Boshells identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year. Additionally, there were individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this category was not represented in the 2010 data due to suppression for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 95.64% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.62% | 53.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0.87% | -8.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |