Explore the Family Name Bosshardt
The meaning of Bosshardt
Swiss German: variant of Bosshart. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bosshardt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bosshardt experienced a slight increase from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bosshardt was ranked 50,572 in terms of popularity and increased marginally to a rank of 50,467 in 2010. This represents a change of 0.21 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 388 in 2000 to 414 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 6.7 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #50,467 | 0.21% |
| Count | 388 | 414 | 6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bosshardt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Bosshardt identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.16 percent, but it slightly decreased to 95.17 percent by 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 66.38 percent during this period - from 2.32 percent in 2000 to 3.86 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Bosshardt identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 95.17% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 3.86% | 66.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |