Find out how popular the last name Boden is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Boden.

Boden, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Boden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boden in America

Boden is the 7494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boden surname appeared 4,445 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Boden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boden to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Boden

The surname Boden is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "boden," meaning a dwelling or a residence. The name first appeared in regions like Derbyshire, Cheshire, and Yorkshire, where it was used to identify individuals who lived in a particular dwelling or settlement.

The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bodeham," referring to a place name in Cheshire. This suggests that the name was initially used as a locational surname, indicating the place of origin or residence of the bearer.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it is spelled as "de Boden" and "de Bodene." This variation in spelling was common during this period, as standardized spelling was not yet established.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Boden was William de Boden, who was mentioned in the Feet of Fines for Derbyshire in 1330. Another notable bearer of the name was John Boden, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of York, who lived in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name was found in various areas of England, including Lancashire, where the Boden family held estates in the township of Burnley. One notable member of this family was Richard Boden (1554-1624), a wealthy landowner and Justice of the Peace.

The name Boden has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. For example, Andrew Boden (1645-1701) was a prominent English physician and author, known for his work on medical topics. Another individual of note was James Boden (1758-1841), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

Other notable individuals with the surname Boden include:

1. John Boden (1815-1892), an English architect and surveyor.
2. Daniel Boden (1830-1903), an American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania.
3. Frank Boden (1879-1960), an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.
4. Herbert Boden (1887-1952), a British artist and painter known for his landscape and coastal scenes.
5. Michael Boden (born 1923), a British philosopher and cognitive scientist, known for her work on artificial intelligence and creativity.

While the surname Boden has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and migration. However, its origins can be traced back to the Old English word "boden," reflecting the connection between the name and the concept of a dwelling or residence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boden

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Boden.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Boden was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Boden has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Boden was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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