Explore the Family Name Bouwkamp
The meaning of Bouwkamp
Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by a field or domain that was under cultivation. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Gert, Pieter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bouwkamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bouwkamp experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,678 and had fallen to 47,006 by 2010, reflecting a -0.7% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 429 to 452, demonstrating a growth rate of 5.36%. Despite this increase, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a decline of -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #47,006 | -0.7% |
| Count | 429 | 452 | 5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bouwkamp
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bouwkamp, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data, underwent some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 96.5% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing to 93.14% by 2010. While there was no representation for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or those identifying with two or more races, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation grew by 42.14%, from 1.4% to 1.99%. Additionally, there was a significant increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.17% to 2.88%, marking a 146.15% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 93.14% | -3.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.88% | 146.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.99% | 42.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |