Explore the Family Name Bosques
The meaning of Bosques
Catalan: topographic name from the plural form of Bosch ‘wood’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bosques in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bosques saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,738th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 41,959th position, marking a 6.21% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 452 to 518 during this period, representing a 14.6% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100,000 people slightly grew from 0.17 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #41,959 | 6.21% |
| Count | 452 | 518 | 14.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bosques
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bosques surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this population from 94.47% to 90.93%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White rose from 3.76% to 5.98%, and those identifying as Black increased from 1.55% to 2.51%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.47% | 90.93% | -3.75% |
| White | 3.76% | 5.98% | 59.04% |
| Black | 1.55% | 2.51% | 61.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |