Explore the Family Name Bossie
The meaning of Bossie
Altered form of French Bosse and Bossier. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bossie in the United States?
The surname Bossie, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a minor decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,621st most common, dropping slightly to 37,591st by 2010, representing a decrease of 5.53%. The number of individuals carrying the Bossie surname also decreased marginally from 597 to 592, marking a percentage change of -0.84. Consequently, the proportion of Bossies per 100,000 people fell by 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #37,591 | -5.53% |
| Count | 597 | 592 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bossie
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Bossie surname identify as White, with an increase from 84.42% in 2000 to 85.3% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up the second largest group, though their percentage dropped slightly from 12.56% to 11.82%. There was also a marginal decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.34% to 1.18%. People reporting two or more races also declined, from 1.51% to 1.01%. However, there were no changes in the percentages of people identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.42% | 85.3% | 1.04% |
| Black | 12.56% | 11.82% | -5.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.18% | -11.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.01% | -33.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |