Explore the Family Name Bottcher
The meaning of Bottcher
German (Böttcher): see Boettcher. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Gerhard, Frieda, Hermann, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bottcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bottcher has seen a dip in popularity in the United States over a decade. In 2000, Bottcher was ranked 31,492 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 33,810. This represents a decrease of around 7.36%. Furthermore, the count of people with this surname also fell from 695 in 2000 to 673 in 2010, a drop of roughly 3.17%. The proportion of individuals named Bottcher per 100,000 also decreased by approximately 11.54% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,492 | #33,810 | -7.36% |
| Count | 695 | 673 | -3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bottcher
In regards to its ethnic identity, Bottcher is predominantly associated with White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 97% of those with the Bottcher surname identified as White, although this figure declined slightly to about 95.84% by 2010. However, there was an increase in the Hispanic representation within the Bottcher population during this time, rising from 2.01% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010, marking an approximate growth of 47.76%. There were no reported instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 95.84% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.97% | 47.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |