Explore the Family Name Botten
The meaning of Botten
1. English: variant of Button 1 and 2. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farms named Botn, Botten, or Botnen, from Old Norse botn ‘small valley, valley end’. Compare Botner.
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How common is the last name Botten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Botten saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,426 in terms of popularity, but dropped to 52,736 by 2010, marking a 13.59% decrease. The count of individuals with the surname also fell from 432 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, indicating a 9.03% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Botten per 100,000 people in the population decreased by 18.75% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #52,736 | -13.59% |
| Count | 432 | 393 | -9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Botten
In regards to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Botten identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 96.76% in 2000 to 91.09% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly increased from 2.08% to 2.29%. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals with the Botten surname identifying as Black in 2010, which was not observed in 2000. However, throughout both years, no individuals with the Botten surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 91.09% | -5.86% |
| Black | 0% | 5.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.29% | 10.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |