Explore the Family Name Bothum
The meaning of Bothum
Americanized form of Norwegian Bøthun (see Bothun). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bothum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bothum has been observed to decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Bothum was ranked as the 89,172nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 102,197th position, indicating a drop in popularity by 14.61%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased during this decade from 193 to 176, representing a decline of 8.81%. This indicates that for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the Bothum surname fell from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, marking a decrease of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #102,197 | -14.61% |
| Count | 193 | 176 | -8.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bothum
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provide insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bothum. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2000, around 3.11% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 94.82% in 2000 to 96.02% in 2010, indicating a 1.27% increase. It can be inferred that the majority of people with the surname Bothum identify as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 96.02% | 1.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |