Explore the Family Name Bosher
The meaning of Bosher
1. English (Berkshire): metonymic occupational name from Middle English bossher, bussher, Old French boschier, buschier ‘wood seller’. 2. English: variant of Belcher. 3. Variant of Brashear, a surname of French origin. Compare Boshers.
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How common is the last name Bosher in the United States?
The Bosher surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 37,591st in popularity and it slipped to the 41,799th spot by 2010, marking an approximate 11.19% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 557 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, a reduction of around 6.64%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Bosher per 100,000 population dropped by 14.29%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #41,799 | -11.19% |
| Count | 557 | 520 | -6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bosher
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Boshers identified as White, even though the percentage fell slightly from 93.18% in 2000 to 88.85% in 2010. During the same period, there were significant increases in the populations of Boshers who identified with two or more races (from 1.08% to 2.69%), as Hispanic (from 0.90% to 1.54%), and as Black (from 4.31% to 6.73%). However, there were no Boshers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.18% | 88.85% | -4.65% |
| Black | 4.31% | 6.73% | 56.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 2.69% | 149.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.54% | 71.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |