Explore the Family Name Bovaird
The meaning of Bovaird
Irish (Donegal) and Scottish (of French Huguenot origin): altered form of French Bouvard.
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How common is the last name Bovaird in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bovaird has seen a slight decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bovaird was ranked as the 64,750th most common surname, while in 2010, it dropped to the rank of 68,345, a change of -5.55%. However, the actual count of people with this surname remained almost stable over the decade, going from 287 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, a marginal increase of 0.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a downturn, decreasing by 9.09% from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #68,345 | -5.55% |
| Count | 287 | 288 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bovaird
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Bovaird surname. The majority of Bovairds have identified as White throughout both years, making up 95.82% of the population in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.18% in 2010. In 2000, both the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities represented 1.74% each of those identifying as Bovaird; however, by 2010, the Hispanic representation dropped to zero, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group's proportion remained unchanged. The Black community and American Indian and Alaskan Native community were not represented among those with the Bovaird surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 96.18% | 0.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |