Explore the Family Name Both
The meaning of Both
1. North German and Dutch: variant of Bothe. 2. Hungarian: variant of Bot, from the old personal name Bot or from the vocabulary word bot ‘stick’, probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a shepherd or a village guard. This surname is also found in Slovakia. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Johann, Otto, Ulrich, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Both in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Both' has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 26,267th most common surname and dropped to the 27,818th position by 2010, representing a change of -5.9%. The count of people with this surname also dipped from 875 in 2000 to 863 in 2010, marking a -1.37% change. The proportion of individuals with the surname 'Both' per 100,000 people decreased by -9.38%, moving from 0.32 to 0.29 within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,267 | #27,818 | -5.9% |
| Count | 875 | 863 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Both
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Both'. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 89.83% in 2000 to 87.25% in 2010. The population identifying as Black saw a significant increase, jumping from 3.66% to 7.88%. The proportion of those with Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity marginally declined by 7.30%, while there was a notable decrease in the percentage of people identifying as two or more races, dropping from 3.77% to 1.97%. The Hispanic segment witnessed an increase of 18.25%. Meanwhile, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.83% | 87.25% | -2.87% |
| Black | 3.66% | 7.88% | 115.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.77% | 1.97% | -47.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.62% | 18.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 1.27% | -7.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |