Explore the Family Name Bouse
The meaning of Bouse
1. Czech (Bouše): cognate of Bouška (see Bouska). 2. Probably also an altered form of North German Buse.
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How common is the last name Bouse in the United States?
The surname Bouse witnessed a drop in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Bouse was ranked 20,960th in prevalence and decreased in ranking to 22,838th by 2010, marking a nearly 9% decrease in rank. The number of individuals bearing the Bouse surname also declined from 1,169 in 2000 to 1,121 in 2010, which is a little over 4% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a similar trend, decreasing from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,960 | #22,838 | -8.96% |
| Count | 1,169 | 1,121 | -4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bouse
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Bouse, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Bouse surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 94.87% in 2000 to 93.93% in 2010. The percentage of Bouse identifiers who were Asian/Pacific Islander and Black fell by 37.21% and 23.31% respectively. However, the data shows an increase in the number of Bouse individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The most notable increase was observed in the Hispanic category, which rose from 0.60% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010, a growth of over 168%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 93.93% | -0.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.69% | 40.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.61% | 168.33% |
| Black | 1.63% | 1.25% | -23.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0.98% | 13.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0.54% | -37.21% |