Explore the Family Name Bosshard
The meaning of Bosshard
Swiss German: variant of Bosshart. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerda, Heinz, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Bosshard in the United States?
The surname Bosshard saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the Bosshard surname ranked 80,502 in popularity and rose slightly to 80,131 by 2010, which reflects an increase of 0.46%. During this same period, the count of individuals with the Bosshard surname increased by 8.22%, from 219 to 237.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #80,131 | 0.46% |
| Count | 219 | 237 | 8.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bosshard
As for ethnic identity, the Bosshard surname was primarily associated with White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a small decrease in this association over the decade, dropping by 2.32% from 95.89% to 93.67%. The data also shows an emergence of the Bosshard surname among those identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races in 2010, with proportions of 3.80% and 2.11% respectively. No individuals with the surname Bosshard identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 93.67% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |