Explore the Family Name Bostian
The meaning of Bostian
German: variant of Bastian, a short form of the personal name Sebastian.
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How common is the last name Bostian in the United States?
The surname Bostian was ranked 22,164 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000, but decreased slightly in popularity by 2010, moving to rank 25,518. This represents a change of -15.13 in its rank. The actual count of individuals with the Bostian surname also declined from 2000 to 2010, decreasing from 1,088 to 968 people, indicating an overall decrease of 11.03%. The proportion of people named Bostian per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010, a decline of 17.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,164 | #25,518 | -15.13% |
| Count | 1,088 | 968 | -11.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.33 | -17.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bostian
Ethnically, the majority of people with the Bostian surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.32% of Bostians identified as White, and this number saw a negligible decrease to 96.07% in 2010. People identifying their ethnic identity as Hispanic constituted 1.84% of Bostians in 2000, dropping to 1.65% in 2010. Individuals who identified with two or more races rose from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010, an increase of 27.91%. A new ethnicity group appeared in 2010, with 0.52% of Bostians identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. No individuals with the Bostian surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 96.07% | -0.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.65% | 27.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 1.65% | -10.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |