Explore the Family Name Bosman
The meaning of Bosman
1. Dutch: from bos ‘wood’ + man ‘man’, a topographic name for someone who lived or worked in a wood (see Bosch, compare Bos 2). This surname (in any of the two possible senses; see also 2 below) is also established in South Africa. Compare also Bossman. 2. Dutch: variant of Bos 1 + man ‘man’. 3. English (East Yorkshire): occupational name most likely from the surname Bowes + Middle English man, for a servant of a man with the surname Bowes. 4. Americanized form of German Bosmann: variant of Bossmann (see Bossman). Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Johann, Orlo, Otto.
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How common is the last name Bosman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname 'Bosman', the popularity ranking has seen a slight decline, moving from 17,627 in 2000 to 18,939 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.44%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also diminished slightly by 1.84%, with 1,468 Bosmans recorded in 2000 and 1,441 in 2010. The proportion of Bosmans per 100,000 people declined by 9.26% during this decade, pointing to a reduced frequency of this surname in the general population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,627 | #18,939 | -7.44% |
| Count | 1,468 | 1,441 | -1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.49 | -9.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bosman
As per the Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most of the Bosmans identified as White, but this percentage fell slightly from 86.92% in 2000 to 83.83% in 2010. The second largest ethnicity group is Black, which increased by 11.91%, from 8.31% in 2000 to 9.3% in 2010. The Hispanic percentage saw a notable rise of 65.81%, increasing from 2.72% in 2000 to 4.51% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 13.95%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were essentially non-existent in 2000 but grew to 0.83% and 0.42% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.92% | 83.83% | -3.55% |
| Black | 8.31% | 9.3% | 11.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 4.51% | 65.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.11% | -13.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |