Explore the Family Name Bottum
The meaning of Bottum
English: variant of Bottom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bottum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bottum saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 85,643rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 94,311th place, representing a change of -10.12%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, moving from 203 to 194 for a change of -4.43%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Bottum per 100,000 people dropped by -12.5%, indicating that the surname was less common in the population overall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #94,311 | -10.12% |
| Count | 203 | 194 | -4.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bottum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bottum identify as White. In 2000, this represented 98.03% of Bottums, and this figure decreased slightly to 97.94% in 2010—a negligible change of -0.09%. There were no recorded instances of Bottums identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 97.94% | -0.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |