Explore the Family Name Bouman
The meaning of Bouman
Dutch: variant of Bouwman. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Aldert, Bastian, Frans, Geert, Rutger.
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How common is the last name Bouman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bouman saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bouman ranked 27,150th in terms of the most common surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 29,093rd position, representing a decrease of about 7.16%. Similarly, the number of individuals with the surname Bouman also decreased over this period. In 2000, there were 838 people with this surname, and by 2010 this figure had dropped to 815, marking a decrease of about 2.74%. The proportion of people with the surname Bouman per 100,000 residents also fell from 0.31 to 0.28 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,150 | #29,093 | -7.16% |
| Count | 838 | 815 | -2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bouman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bouman also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Bouman identified as White (92.72%), followed by Black (2.03%), Two or more races (2.03%), Hispanic (1.67%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.84%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.72%). However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (92.02%), the Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase to 3.56%, marking a rise of 113.17%. On the other hand, those identifying as Two or more races saw a decrease of 51.72%, and Black identification decreased by 21.18%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly to 1.23%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased to 0.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.72% | 92.02% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.56% | 113.17% |
| Black | 2.03% | 1.6% | -21.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 1.23% | 46.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 0.98% | -51.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.61% | -15.28% |