Explore the Family Name Bosquez
The meaning of Bosquez
Spanish (Bósquez): probably an altered form of Catalan Bosques. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Ana, Carlos, Jose, Manuel, Ruben, Abelardo, Enrique, Eufemia, Segundo, Tomas, Trinidad.
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How common is the last name Bosquez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bosquez has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it fell from 17,253rd place in 2000 to 18,609th in 2010, representing a drop of nearly 8%. Similarly, the total count of individuals with this surname decreased by approximately 2%, from 1,511 in 2000 to 1,480 in 2010. Its proportion per 100,000 people also declined by roughly 11%, from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,253 | #18,609 | -7.86% |
| Count | 1,511 | 1,480 | -2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.5 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bosquez
Turning to ethnic identity associated with the surname Bosquez, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identifying as Bosquez are of Hispanic ethnicity. This group constituted about 89.68% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 88.99% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White increased by approximately 11%, from 9.4% in 2000 to 10.41% in 2010. A small presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native was noted in 2010, but no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities were recorded under this surname for both census years. Please note that some figures were suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.68% | 88.99% | -0.77% |
| White | 9.4% | 10.41% | 10.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |