Explore the Family Name Bothwell
The meaning of Bothwell
Scottish (Aberdeenshire) and northern Irish: habitational name from a place in Lanarkshire named Bothwell, from Middle English both(e) ‘bothy, small hut’ + well(a) ‘spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Bothwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bothwell was ranked 12,311 in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 13,330 in 2010, a decrease of 8.28% in rank indicating it became less common. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 2,316 in 2000 to 2,288 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.21%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people of the surname Bothwell declined by 9.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,311 | #13,330 | -8.28% |
| Count | 2,316 | 2,288 | -1.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.78 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bothwell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals with the surname Bothwell decreased slightly from 84.89% in 2000 to 83.48% in 2010. Conversely, there was a significant increase in the proportion of Hispanic individuals bearing the surname, from 2.25% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010, marking a growth of 71.11%. The proportion of those identifying as Black saw a minor decrease, while the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races saw a small increase from 1.17% to 1.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.89% | 83.48% | -1.66% |
| Black | 10.92% | 10.8% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 3.85% | 71.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.18% | 0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0% | 0% |