Explore the Family Name Boughman
The meaning of Boughman
Americanized form of German and Swiss German Bachmann, and possibly also of Buchmann. Compare Baughman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boughman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boughman saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 54,643 in 2000, it dropped to 56,310 by 2010, marking a change of -3.05%. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 353 to 363, a rise of 2.83%. However, when considered proportionally per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Boughman name decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #56,310 | -3.05% |
| Count | 353 | 363 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boughman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Boughman surname identify as White, accounting for 96.32% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 95.87% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Boughman demographic was non-existent in 2000 but saw a small increase to 1.65% by 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.98% in 2000 to none by 2010. There were no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 95.87% | -0.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |