Explore the Family Name Bouey
The meaning of Bouey
Irish: altered form of Bowie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bouey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bouey has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 61,544 but rose to 59,742 in 2010, a change of 2.93%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 305 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, a growth rate of 10.82%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #59,742 | 2.93% |
| Count | 305 | 338 | 10.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bouey
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some fluctuations for the surname Bouey. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 46.23% to 41.72%, a change of -9.76%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased slightly from 48.52% to 50.89%, a growth of 4.88%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased by 18.08% to reach 5.03% in 2010. It's important to note that there was no reported information about Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years. Surprisingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, accounting for 2.07% of the individuals with the surname Bouey.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.52% | 50.89% | 4.88% |
| White | 46.23% | 41.72% | -9.76% |
| Two or More Races | 4.26% | 5.03% | 18.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |