Explore the Family Name Boskovic
The meaning of Boskovic
Serbian and Croatian (Bošković); Slovak (Boškovič): patronymic from the personal name Boško (see Bosko).
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How common is the last name Boskovic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boskovic has seen considerable growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 86,341st most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it had jumped to 70,403rd position, reflecting an increase of 18.46%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 201 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, which is a significant rise of 38.31%. Moreover, the proportion of the American population with this surname per 100,000 people grew by 28.57%, going from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #70,403 | 18.46% |
| Count | 201 | 278 | 38.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boskovic
The ethnicity associated with the Boskovic surname has also experienced changes, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 80.10% of those with the Boskovic surname identified as White, which rose to 94.24% in 2010. This represents a substantial increase of 17.65%. Additionally, the surname began to be associated with the Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, comprising 3.24% of the total Boskovics that year. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 18.91% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 94.24% | 17.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 18.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |