2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bobenrieth
A German habitational surname referring to someone from a place called Bobenrieth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Bobenrieth. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bobenrieth surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Bobenrieth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bobenrieth, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.2%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bobenrieth
The surname "BOBENRIETH" originated in Germany, likely during the late medieval period or early modern era. It is believed to be derived from a combination of German words or place names, possibly referring to a particular geographic location or a descriptive phrase.
One potential origin could be the merging of the German words "Boben" and "Rieth," which roughly translate to "upland" and "reeds" or "rushes," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an individual who resided in an upland area surrounded by reeds or marshlands.
Alternatively, the name could be a variant of the place name "Bohnried" or "Bodenried," both of which are towns located in different regions of Germany. Such place-based surnames were common during the time when hereditary surnames were becoming established, often reflecting the place of origin or residence of the family.
Historical records and documents mentioning individuals with the surname "BOBENRIETH" are scarce, as it appears to be a relatively uncommon name. However, some notable examples can be found over the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances is Johann Bobenrieth, a German theologian and academic who lived in the 16th century (c. 1540-1610). He served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg and was known for his contributions to Lutheran theology.
Another historical figure bearing this surname was Friedrich Bobenrieth, a German military officer who served in the Prussian Army during the 18th century (c. 1720-1795). He is noted for his participation in the Seven Years' War and his role in the defense of the city of Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) against Austrian forces.
In the 19th century, Carl Bobenrieth (1805-1878) was a prominent German architect and urban planner. He is best known for his work on the reconstruction and expansion of the city of Düsseldorf, where he served as the chief urban architect.
Moving into the 20th century, Otto Bobenrieth (1877-1962) was a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early television technology. He worked closely with the pioneering television engineer Manfred von Ardenne and held several patents related to cathode ray tube design.
Another noteworthy figure was Erich Bobenrieth (1905-1989), a German-born artist and sculptor who spent much of his career in the United States. His work encompassed various mediums, including woodcarving, stone carving, and metalwork, and his sculptures can be found in several public collections and museums.
These examples illustrate the presence of the surname "BOBENRIETH" throughout different periods of history, spanning various professions and areas of expertise, from theology and military service to architecture, engineering, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bobenrieth
Among Census respondents with the surname Bobenrieth, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.2%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Bobenrieth bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bobenrieth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.0% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino21.2% · 25
- Two or more races5.1% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bobenrieth
Bobenrieth appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+18 bearers (+17.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,459 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-5 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,062 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.1%) | Up 8,459 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 7,062 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bobenrieth surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #143,511 | -5.2% |
| Count | 123 | 118 | -4.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bobenrieth bearers went from 123 to 118 (-4.1% change). The surname moved down 7,062 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #143,511.
FAQ
Bobenrieth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bobenrieth?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Bobenrieth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Bobenrieth?
Bobenrieth ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Bobenrieth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bobenrieth.
Has Bobenrieth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bobenrieth went from 123 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Bobenrieth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bobenrieth, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.2%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bobenrieth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.0% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bobenrieth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (72.0%), Hispanic (21.2%), Two or More Races (5.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bobenrieth (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bobenrieth mean?
A German habitational surname referring to someone from a place called Bobenrieth. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bobenrieth (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Bobenrieth?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.