Explore the Family Name Bossart
The meaning of Bossart
Swiss German, French (northern France and Alsace), and Walloon: variant of Bossard 1. Compare Bozard and Bozarth.
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How common is the last name Bossart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bossart has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bossart ranked 38,079 and had 547 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it dropped to rank 40,554 with 539 people carrying this surname, marking a change of -6.5 in rank and a -1.46 percent change in count. The proportion of people with this name per 100,000 also declined by 10 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #40,554 | -6.5% |
| Count | 547 | 539 | -1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bossart
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Bossart identify as White, with 97.62 percent in 2000, decreasing slightly to 97.03 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic accounted for 1.46 percent in 2000, increasing marginally to 1.48 percent in 2010. A small percentage (0.91) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000; however, that number was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. No individuals indicated Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnic identity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 97.03% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.48% | 1.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |