Explore the Family Name Bossen
The meaning of Bossen
1. North German: possibly a patronymic from Bosse. 2. Danish: patronymic from the personal name Bo ‘farmer’ (see Boe).
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How common is the last name Bossen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Bossen" has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bossen was ranked 63,812th in terms of popularity, with 292 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the surname's rank had improved to 61,899th, reflecting an increase of 3.0%. The total count of individuals named Bossen also rose by approximately 11% during this period, from 292 to 324. However, the proportion of people with the Bossen surname per 100,000 population remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #61,899 | 3% |
| Count | 292 | 324 | 10.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bossen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Bossen surname identified as White, with 96.92% in 2000 reducing slightly to 93.52% in 2010. The Hispanic population with the Bossen surname experienced a significant increase over the decade, growing by 116.37% from 1.71% to 3.70%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, there was a small percentage (2.16%) of the Bossen population who identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 93.52% | -3.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.7% | 116.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |