Explore the Family Name Boteler
The meaning of Boteler
English: occupational name for a maker of leather bottles, from an agent derivative of Middle English botel, Old French bouteille ‘bottle’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boteler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boteler saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Boteler was ranked 30,229 in terms of popularity and had 731 occurrences. By 2010, the surname's rank had dropped to 31,994, with a total count of 721, marking a change of -5.84 in rank and -1.37 in count. This also resulted in a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.27 to 0.24, a decline of 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,229 | #31,994 | -5.84% |
| Count | 731 | 721 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boteler
Ethnicity-wise, the surname Boteler mostly identifies with the White ethnic group based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.03% of those with the Boteler surname identified as White, a figure that slightly rose to 96.39% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased from 0.82% to 1.11%, indicating a growth of 35.37%. The census reported new instances of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which wasn't the case in 2000. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic fell from 1.64% to 1.53%, a decline of 6.71%. There were no recorded instances of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 96.39% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 1.53% | -6.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 1.11% | 35.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |