Explore the Family Name Bouder
The meaning of Bouder
1. Altered form of German Bauder. 2. Breton (mainly Le Bouder): derivative of boudal ‘to blow a horn’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a herald, or of the root boud ‘buzzing, humming’, hence perhaps a nickname for an annoying person.
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How common is the last name Bouder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bouder saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bouder was ranked 64,186th and by 2010, it had slipped to 73,911th, marking a 15.15% drop in rank. This decline is also reflected in the count of people with this name, which fell from 290 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 9.66%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bouder per 100,000 also declined by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #73,911 | -15.15% |
| Count | 290 | 262 | -9.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bouder
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of individuals bearing the Bouder surname identified as White, with proportions of 96.55% and 95.80% in 2000 and 2010 respectively—a slight decrease of 0.78%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of over 55%, rising from 1.72% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 95.8% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.67% | 55.23% |
| 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% |