Explore the Family Name Botros

The meaning of Botros

Arabic (mainly Egypt): variant of Boutros. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Samir, Emad, Kamal, Maher, Nader, Ramzi, Basem, Bassam, Farid, Fayek, Hany, Heba.

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How common is the last name Botros in the United States?

According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Botros has seen substantial growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,924 in popularity, but by 2010, it had jumped to rank 24,466, showing a significant increase of 41.64 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also more than doubled, rising from 488 to 1,023. This change represents an impressive growth rate of 109.63 percent. The proportion of people named Botros per 100,000 increased by 94.44 percent, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#41,924#24,46641.64%
Count4881,023109.63%
Proportion per 100k0.180.3594.44%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Botros

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals bearing the Botros surname identify as White, with this group growing from 85.66 percent in 2000 to 92.77 percent in 2010. The next largest ethnic group, those claiming two or more races, shrunk significantly from 10.25 percent to 3.03 percent. The percentage of Botros individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased, going from 2.05 percent to 1.08 percent. The Hispanic population saw a minor increase, moving from 1.23 percent to 1.27 percent. Lastly, while no one identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, the Black representation had risen to 1.86 percent, with the latter remaining at 0 percent.

20002010Change
White85.66%92.77%8.3%
Two or More Races10.25%3.03%-70.44%
Black0%1.86%0%
Hispanic1.23%1.27%3.25%
Asian/Pacific Islander2.05%1.08%-47.32%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%