Explore the Family Name Bousman
The meaning of Bousman
Walloon: cognate of Flemish Boesman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bousman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bousman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its ranking fell from 30,682 in 2000 to 32,339 in 2010, reflecting a 5.4% drop. The count of individuals bearing the surname also experienced a marginal decline of 0.7%, from 717 in 2000 to 712 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 11.11%, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #32,339 | -5.4% |
| Count | 717 | 712 | -0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bousman
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that those with the Bousman surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 98.74% identified as White, although this decreased slightly to 97.33% in 2010. Over this same decade, there was a notable emergence of those identifying as Hispanic (1.40%) and those indicating they belong to two or more races (0.70%). There were no reported changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.74% | 97.33% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |