Explore the Family Name Bossong
The meaning of Bossong
French and German: variant or altered form of French Bosson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bossong in the United States?
The surname Bossong, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 75,695th and by the year 2010, it had moved to the 78,567th position, representing a decrease in popularity of approximately 3.79%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname Bossong marginally increased from 237 in 2000 to 243 in 2010, indicating a growth of about 2.53%. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a decrease, dropping by 11.11% from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #78,567 | -3.79% |
| Count | 237 | 243 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bossong
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bossong, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, about 99.58% of the people with this surname identified as White. This number saw a slight decrease by 2010, with 96.71% identifying as White, marking a change of -2.88%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.58% | 96.71% | -2.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |