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

Boobar, 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 Boobar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boobar in America

Boobar is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boobar surname appeared 112 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Boobar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boobar 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 Boobar

The surname BOOBAR is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French words "bou" meaning "good" and "bar" meaning "protector" or "defender". This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who was considered a skilled or respected guardian or protector of a particular area or community.

One of the earliest known records of the surname BOOBAR dates back to the late 11th century, appearing in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror following the Norman conquest of England. This suggests that individuals bearing this name may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William and were granted lands in England.

Throughout the Middle Ages, various spellings of the name emerged, including BOUBAR, BOWBAR, and BOOBARE. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time. In the 13th century, records show a Jacques BOOBAR who was a prominent landowner in the village of Rouen, Normandy.

As the name spread across Europe, it also took on slight regional variations. In Germany, for instance, it was sometimes rendered as BUBAR or BUHBAR. Notable bearers of the name include Heinrich BUBAR, a German scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century, and Hans BUHBAR, a renowned artisan and woodcarver from the city of Nuremberg in the late 16th century.

In England, the BOOBAR surname can be traced back to the 14th century, with records indicating a Robert BOOBAR who served as a soldier under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. Another notable figure was Sir William BOOBAR, a knight and landowner who lived in the 15th century and was known for his involvement in local politics and governance.

As the surname spread across different regions and countries, it continued to evolve and adapt to local languages and dialects. However, its roots can be firmly traced back to its Norman French origins, reflecting the rich history and cultural influences that have shaped the development of surnames over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boobar

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

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 Boobar 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 Boobar 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 Boobar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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