Explore the Family Name Del Bosque
The meaning of Del Bosque
Spanish: variant, with the preposition and definite article del ‘from the’, of Bosque. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Jose, Manuel, Carlos, Jesus, Armando, Fernando, Francisco, Homero, Jacinto, Mario, Rafael.
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How common is the last name Del Bosque in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Del Bosque has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16819th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 15080th place, showing an increase of more than 10%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, from 1562 in 2000 to 1956 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of over 25%. The proportion of individuals with the Del Bosque surname per 100,000 residents also increased from 0.58 to 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,819 | #15,080 | 10.34% |
| Count | 1,562 | 1,956 | 25.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.66 | 13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Bosque
The ethnicity data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Del Bosque surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 91.17% identified as such, which slightly decreased to 90.49% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White saw a small increase from 8.39% in 2000 to 8.74% in 2010. The census data for 2010 also shows a new ethnic identity appearing among those with the Del Bosque surname - Asian/Pacific Islander at 0.41%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.17% | 90.49% | -0.75% |
| White | 8.39% | 8.74% | 4.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |