Explore the Family Name Bossung
The meaning of Bossung
German (mainly Rhineland-Palatinate): variant of Bossong.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bossung in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bossung decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 91,404 in popularity; however, by 2010 it had dropped to rank 106,096, a decline of 16.07 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also showed a decrease from 187 in 2000 to 168 in 2010, representing a reduction of 10.16 percent. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a drop, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, marking a 14.29 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #106,096 | -16.07% |
| Count | 187 | 168 | -10.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bossung
When looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Bossung, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been minimal change between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no reported instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those reporting two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, for those identifying as White, there was a small increase from 98.40 percent in 2000 to 99.40 percent in 2010, a change of 1.02 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 99.4% | 1.02% |
| 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% |