Explore the Family Name Bothe
The meaning of Bothe
North German and Dutch: from the North German personal name Bodo (see Bode 2). Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Detlef, Manfred, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Bothe in the United States?
The surname Bothe, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 27,105 and fell to 29,604 in 2010, marking a decline of 9.22%. The actual count of people carrying the surname also dropped from 840 to 796 during the same period, indicating a 5.24% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction of 12.9%, from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,105 | #29,604 | -9.22% |
| Count | 840 | 796 | -5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bothe
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bothe, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 2.57% from 94.64% to 92.21%. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw an increase in their representation, with the former rising from 1.79% to 2.01% and the latter jumping significantly from 1.19% to 2.89%. The category of Two or More Races experienced a complete drop, while Black representation emerged for the first time at 1.51%. There were no reported instances of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 92.21% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.89% | 142.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.79% | 2.01% | 12.29% |
| Black | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |