Explore the Family Name Botha
How common is the last name Botha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Botha has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 66,073 and had a count of 280 individuals. By 2010, Botha moved up to rank 48,628 with a count of 434 individuals, showing a 26.4% rise in rank and a 55% increase in count. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 increased by 50%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #48,628 | 26.4% |
| Count | 280 | 434 | 55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.15 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Botha
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Botha also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, although there was a slight increase from 86.43% in 2000 to 90.09% in 2010. The percentage identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased from 8.57% to 4.84%. There were also small increases in Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identifications, up from zero in 2000 to 1.38% and 1.61% respectively in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications remained at zero, while those identifying as Black slightly decreased from 2.14% to 2.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.43% | 90.09% | 4.23% |
| Two or More Races | 8.57% | 4.84% | -43.52% |
| Black | 2.14% | 2.07% | -3.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |