Explore the Family Name Bosker
The meaning of Bosker
1. Dutch: variant of Bosscher ‘lumberjack’ (see Busscher), found mainly in the province of Groningen. Compare Busker. 2. English: occupational name from Middle English busker ‘wood cutter, wood seller’. Compare Bosher.
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How common is the last name Bosker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bosker saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell by approximately 5.95% from 119,644 to 126,765 over this ten-year period. However, the actual count of individuals with the Bosker surname slightly increased by 0.75%, moving from 134 to 135 people. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #119,644 | #126,765 | -5.95% |
| Count | 134 | 135 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bosker
The ethnicity data as informed by the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a majority of individuals with the surname Bosker identifying as White. This ethnic identity saw an increase from 94.03% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. A small portion of individuals identified as Hispanic which slightly decreased from 3.73% in 2000 to 3.7% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the ethnic identity categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 95.56% | 1.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 3.7% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |