Explore the Family Name Bossard
The meaning of Bossard
1. French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements bōs ‘bad, evil, wild, angry’ and hard ‘hardy, strong, brave’. Compare Bozarth, Bussard, and 3 below. 2. French: nickname for a hunchback, from Old French bosse ‘hump, hunched back’ + the pejorative suffix -ard. 3. Swiss German: variant of Bosshart, in part a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Bossard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bossard has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname held the rank of 24,598 which slipped to 28,829 in 2010 marking a decline of 17.2%. The count of individuals with the surname Bossard also reduced from 952 in 2000 to 825 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 13.34%. This reflects in the proportion per 100k data as well, which dropped by 20.0%, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,598 | #28,829 | -17.2% |
| Count | 952 | 825 | -13.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.28 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bossard
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Bossard surname identify as White, although this percentage has slightly decreased from 87.5% in 2000 to 84.48% in 2010. There's been a significant increase in Bossards identifying as Hispanic; their representation rose by 200.73% from 1.37% in 2000 to 4.12% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased by 9.00%, while the percentage of Bossards identifying as Black showed a marginal decrease, from 8.61% to 8.36%. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no data available for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 84.48% | -3.45% |
| Black | 8.61% | 8.36% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 4.12% | 200.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.18% | 9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |