Explore the Family Name Bosi
The meaning of Bosi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Boso. This surname is also found in southern France. Some characteristic forenames: French Benoit. Italian Antonio, Luciano, Silvio, Ugo.
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How common is the last name Bosi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bosi has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,257th most common surname in the US, but dropped to rank 63,524 by 2010, a decrease of 9.04%. The count of individuals with the Bosi surname also declined from 326 to 314 during this period, down 3.68%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, it fell from 0.12 to 0.11, reflecting an 8.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #63,524 | -9.04% |
| Count | 326 | 314 | -3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bosi
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bosi, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a significant increase among Asian/Pacific Islanders. This group went from making up 4.29% of the Bosi population in 2000, to 8.28% in 2010, indicating a 93.01% rise. However, the percentage of Hispanic Bosi holders decreased by 35.05%, going from 7.36% in 2000 to 4.78% in 2010. While the white demographic remained predominant at 85.99% in 2010, it saw a slight decrease from 87.12% in 2000. The percentages for those identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races, remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.12% | 85.99% | -1.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.29% | 8.28% | 93.01% |
| Hispanic | 7.36% | 4.78% | -35.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |