Explore the Family Name Bozell
The meaning of Bozell
Americanized form of South German Bosl or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bozell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bozell's popularity slightly dipped from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bozell ranked 62,961 in terms of commonality among surnames within the United States. However, by 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 63,873, marking a change of -1.45%. Despite this decrease in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Bozell surname increased by 5.05%, from 297 people in 2000 to 312 people in 2010. This suggests that while there may have been an influx of other more popular surnames, the number of individuals identified as Bozell still rose.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #63,873 | -1.45% |
| Count | 297 | 312 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bozell
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Bozell, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages increasing from 91.25% in 2000 to 92.31% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly over this period, going from 3.03% to 1.6%, marking a change of -47.19%. The proportion of Black individuals also saw a minor decrease from 4.04% to 3.85%. No data was recorded for individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races, and the same goes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.25% | 92.31% | 1.16% |
| Black | 4.04% | 3.85% | -4.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 1.6% | -47.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |